THE GOLDEN LETTERS: The Tibetan Teachings of Garab Dorje

The teachings of Dzogchen which directly introduces the practitioner to the Nature of Mind were first expounded by Garab Dorje in the country of Uddiyana and later went to India and Tibet. The essence of Garab Dorje's message is "The Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points." Patrul Rinpoche wrote a brilliant commentary together with practices entitled "The Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King"--here translated with notes, commentaries, and glossary of terms. "In many ways the best guide to the Dzogchen teachings. Includes explanations of texts that were previously thought too secret to publish.

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3578667/The_Golden_Letters_%5Btibetan_buddhism__meditation%5D.pdf

Pema Chodron - Bodhisattva Mind

A guide to cultivating the mind of a bodhisattva, one who has altruistically dedicated themselves totally to others and is intent on enlightenment for their sake. Pema Chodron explores timeless insights and practices from the teachings of the classic work by the Indian master Shantideva, the Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, and she examines the qualities of mind we need to develop on the path to enlightenment.

Like a wild elephant, the distracted mind causes emotions to escalate, but if the mind is trained to be steady and open, no matter what comes at you, you will remain calm in the immediacy of your experience. On these talks, Pema Chodron leads you through a series of practices inspired by Shantideva to help you "tether" your thoughts and emotions - not as a limiting force - but as a means to restore yourself in the freedom of the present moment.

"If we approach the wildness of our mind like a horse whisperer - using gentleness, compassion, and kindness - we return to our natural state of expansiveness that is always available to us." Pema Chodron.

http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/35828647/pema?tab=summary

The Razor's Edge (1984)

This is a golden oldie I used to really love this movie, its a little dated now but if you have'nt seen it or read any Somerset Maugham its worth your time.

Larry Darrell returns from the battlefields of World War I to America a different person. His fiance (Isabel) resigns herself to a delay in the wedding plans when Larry heads off to Paris. There he finds he prefers a simpler existence and begins to read. One book inspires him to visit India and on to Nepal where he finds spiritual help from a lama. On returning to Paris he finds Isabel and some old friends. Everyone has changed.

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3766496/The_Razor__s_Edge.3766496.TPB.torrent

Ram Dass Fierce Grace (2001)

Harvard professors Richard Alpert and Timothy Leary made countercultural history in 1963 when they were fired from that institution for conducting controversial psychedelic drug research. In the purple haze aftermath, Alpert journeyed to India and found his guru Maharaj ji, who renamed him Ram Dass ("Servant of God"). Best known for his 1971 bestseller BE HERE NOW, which was a spiritual touchstone of the era, Ram Dass became an inspiration to people across the globe. Filmmaker Mickey Lemle--who has known his subject for more than twenty-five years--intersperses vivid archival footage from hippiedom's glory days with intimate glimpses of Ram Dass today, as he continues to remake his life since being--in his words--"stroked" in 1997. Named by NEWSWEEK as one of the Top Five Non-Fiction Films of 2002, RAM DASS FIERCE GRACE is an engrossing, poignant meditation on spirituality, consciousness, healing and the unexpected grace of aging.

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3638404/Ram_Dass_-_Fierce_Grace_%5B2001%5D%5BDVDRip%5D%5Beng%5D_a_life_well_lived___.3638404.TPB.torrent

Into the Great Silience (2006)

This is a deeply relaxing meditative film. Not Buddhist, but deservingly included into this collection!

Nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse is considered one of the world’s most ascetic monasteries. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back to him. Sixteen years later, they were ready. Gröning, sans crew or artificial lighting, lived in the monks’ quarters for six months—filming their daily prayers, tasks, rituals and rare outdoor excursions. This transcendent, closely observed film seeks to embody a monastery, rather than simply depict one—it has no score, no voiceover and no archival footage. What remains is stunningly elemental: time, space and light. One of the most mesmerizing and poetic chronicles of spirituality ever created, INTO GREAT SILENCE dissolves the border between screen and audience with a total immersion into the hush of monastic life. More meditation than documentary, it’s a rare, transformative theatrical experience for all.

http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/18483820/into+the+great+silence?tab=summary

The Dalai Lama - The Four Noble Truths (1995)

No torrent for this as of yet but the whole DVD seems to be on YouTube.
Thanks to Oucels for pointing this one out!

This set of four videos collects a series of lectures on the Four Noble Truths given by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama in 1997 in England. The lectures were a landmark event, bringing together for the first time in the West a nonsectarian Buddhist and lay audience for over six hours of emotional and intellectually challenging engagement with these central teachings of the Buddhist canon. The impressive intellect and scholarship of His Holiness is everywhere evident in these tapes as he traverses the expansive body of Buddhist scriptures and commentaries. One also catches glimpses of his mischievous sense of humor and, of course, his inspiring compassion.


Watch on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FXmdKWVirUA

Ashtanga Yoga - David Swenson

Ok, enough of this sitting on our butts in front of the computer! Time for a kick ass workout!

The complete Ashtanga Primary series as taught by David Swenson. David's delivery of the basic principles is clear and down-to-earth. He opens this practice to a variety of levels by offering varying degrees of approach. After the introduction there is a fully guided First Series practice in the traditional flowing rhythm inherent to Ashtanga Yoga. The session ends with a guided deep relaxation. Recommended for experienced practitioners.

http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/27890176/yoga?tab=summary

Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard

This Documentary isn't really Buddhist, but some people have expressed an interest in seeing some Nature programs. So I figured this would be a good compromise. Also the book by Peter Matthiessen is with out doubt my favorite of all time. Enjoy!

Only a privileged few have ever seen a snow leopard, the powerful and mysterious predator of the Himalayas. Acclaimed natural history filmmakers Hugh Miles and Mitchell Kelly defy death while pursuing this legendary big cat in Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard -- the first film to capture the mysterious and intimate behavior of the snow leopard.

BTJunkie

Alan Watts - Still the Mind

Meditation guru Alan Watts was recorded in the 1970s giving talks on emptying the mind of worry, stress, and guilt. With eloquent yet spontaneous, practical language, the author says real living is possible when we attend to the moments between thoughts, the moments we usually fill with clutter. This emotional busyness stems from the illusion that we have important responsibilities--that things will fallapart without our constant attention. By accepting a more humble placein the universe, we become more fully interactive with the energy ofthe universe and become a more effective channel for what it wants us to do. Watts's work is a marvelous and historically significant chapter in the development of American Buddhism and the meditative life.

http://www.mininova.org/tor/108702

Travellers & Magicians (2003)

Travellers & Magicians (2003)
The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of Bhutan to reach his goal. He shares the road with a monk, an apple seller, a papermaker and his beautiful young daughter, Sonam. Throughout the journey, the perceptive yet mischievous monk relates the story of Tashi. It is a mystical fable of lust, jealousy and murder, that holds up a mirror to the restless Dondup, and his blossoming attraction to the innocent Sonam. The cataclysmic conclusion of the monk's tale leaves Dondup with a dilemma--is the grass truly greener on the other side?

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