The twelve well-known Asian and Western women featured in Dakini Power are contemporary teachers of Tibetan Buddhism ~ their personal stories are both intriguing and fascinating. 

With immense attention to detail, Nyoshul Khenpo maps out the "ultimate lineage of direct transmission," the heart of all lines of transmission of Dzogpachenpo from the primordial buddha to the present day, showing the connections between masters and students in an unbroken line of succession.

Two volumes; 58 color plates: A translation of the Padma bKa’i Thang recorded in the 8th century by his closest disciple and consort, Yeshe Tsogyal.

Tangtong Gyalpo is one of Tibet's most famous heros and one of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche's past incarnations. This text is a meticulous translation of his biography written by one of his disciples which has been passed on for centuries.

A history of the visionary men and women who have, again and again, renewed the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition of Padmasambhava.

Two volumes; 58 color plates: A translation of the Padma bKa’i Thang recorded in the 8th century by his closest disciple and consort, Yeshe Tsogyal.

Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche relates amazing experiences of his own life as well as accounts of great lineage masters and yogis.

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's memoir of an incredible life of study, teaching, and solitary retreat, told with a wealth of anecdotes and stories.

This is the biography of a saint, a Buddhist yoga manual, a volume of songs and poems, and a collection of Tibetan folklore.

Compelling portraits of seven remarkable women mystics ranging from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.

An inspiring and intimate story of the teacher-student relationship, showing how Yeshe Tsogyal realized the complete Buddist path.

This is the classic biography of the 11th century yogin and poet who was the most renowned saint in Tibetan Buddhist history.

Beloved master, visionary, poet, and revealer of profound spiritual treasures, H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche was a paramount figure in Tibetan history.

Best known as Machig Labdron's teacher, the Indian mahasiddha Padampa Sangye carried the lineage of Chöd to Tibet and Buddha's words to China.

Padmasambhava, the 9th century Indian mystic and tantric master, journeyed across the Himalayan mountains to establish Buddhism in Tibet.

Life stories of eighty-four Tantric masters who achieved the highest results of the Vajrayana path and inspired generations of practitioners.

Inspirational biographies of thirty-five realized teachers belonging to the Longchen Nyingthig lineage.

Drawn directly from Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh, this book traces the Buddha's life over the course of eighty years.

An exploration of the spiritual potential as exemplified by the lives of six female Tibetan mystics: Machig Labdron, Nangsa Obum, A-Yu Khadro, Jomo Memo, Mahig Ongjo, and Drenchen Rema.

For nearly thirty years Mother Antonia has lived in a small, cold cell in Tijuana's La Mesa prison, where she ministers to some of the most maltreated inmates on earth.

Through years of serious Buddhist meditation and study on San Quentin’s death row, Mr. Masters' autobiography portrays courageous kindness coupled with deep remorse and cautionary tales.

Laced with drama, danger, romance, and good deeds, Mortenson's story illustrates the strength inherent in one person's passionate determination to persevere against enormous obstacles.

"Everyone has their Vietnam," Thomas writes. "Everyone has their own experience of violence, calamity, or trauma."