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  • Published: 10 January 2023
  • ISBN: 9781559395038
  • Imprint: Shambhala
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $38.00

A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism

Practice, Community, and Progress on the Path



The book begins with the awakening of students' interest in spirituality and the initial encounter with Tibetan Buddhism, then leads us through all the steps necessary for successful practice in the West. Included is succinct counsel on finding an appropriate teacher, receiving empowerments, becoming active in a center, and launching and sustaining a Vajrayana practice. Special emphasis is placed on the potential pitfalls, and the marvelous benefits, of the guru-disciple relationship. 

Uncover the nature of the mind with this ground-level, practice-oriented presentation of Tibetan Buddhism. A personal and accessible guide to establishing progress on the path.

The book begins with the awakening of students' interest in spirituality and the initial encounter with Tibetan Buddhism, then leads us through all the steps necessary for successful practice in the West. Included is succinct counsel on finding an appropriate teacher, receiving empowerments, becoming active in a center, and launching and sustaining a Vajrayana practice. Special emphasis is placed on the potential pitfalls, and the marvelous benefits, of the guru-disciple relationship. 

  • Published: 10 January 2023
  • ISBN: 9781559395038
  • Imprint: Shambhala
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $38.00

Praise for A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism

"Bruce Newman has been my close student for almost thirty years. I am confident that he will be able to share his insights with others and help them on the Buddhist Path."—Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist teacher and meditation master


"Lama Bruce Newman, my old dharma friend, writes openly and honestly about his love for Buddhism and what the path of dharma has brought to his life as a Westerner. This book is an enjoyable, practical read which will inspire interested seekers and encourage them to bring out their best."—Sangye Khandro, translator of Tibetan Buddhism, Light of Berotsana Translation Group 


"Bruce, your friendly Dharma Pal, takes the beginner by the hand to walk through the intricacies of the path, making complex ideas and terminology plain and simple. A solid, down-to-earth book."—Erik Schmidt, Rangjung Yeshe Publications