books by B. Alan Wallace     books:       Transcending Time: An Explanation of the Kalachakra Six-Session Guruyoga3 reviews Gen Lamrimpa, B. Alan Wallace Wisdom Publications, 1999 Essential text blesses me as I read I love working with this text. The text goes line by line through the Kalachakra 6 session guruyoga practice written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama(also included), explaining and amplifying in clear, simple language. It is a transcription of teachings given to an American dharma center: not just what to do, but why. My practice has deepened as a result of this book. I read a passage, then ...             The Taboo of Subjectivity: Toward a New Science of Consciousness4 reviews B. Alan Wallace Oxford University Press, USA, 2004 The Taboo of Subjectivity Normally the word science conjures up images of the new technologies in communications, medicine and manufacturing that are the hallmark of modern life. But science's influence extends beyond matter to the mind. Its main impact there has been to question, if not invalidate, everything from religion to the commonplace components of our inner lives - our thoughts and emotions, values and ideals. ...             Ancient Wisdom: Nyingma Teachings on Dream Yoga, Meditation and Transformation2 reviews Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche Snow Lion Pubns, 1993 Three profound texts with helpful commentaries This book consists of a series of teachings on several topics by the highly respected Tibetan lama Gyatrul Rinpoche, skillfully translated by B. Alan Wallace and Sangye Khandro. It's divided into three parts, titled "Transformation," "Dream Yoga" and "Meditation," and each of these three parts consists of a "root text" by a renowned Tibetan author and a commentary by Gyatrul Rinpoche. The ...             Buddhism with an Attitude: The Tibetan Seven-Point Mind Training11 reviews B. Alan Wallace Snow Lion Publications, 2003 So you noticed Wallace wrote two books on the Mind Training . . . Realize they are two very different books! If you are looking for something to benefit your practice then "Buddhism with an Attitude" is the way to go. Although repetitive at times, this itself is helpful, and it is written in a more instructional tone. If you feel your practice has fully matured (lucky you) and you are simply interested in a concise, more academic exposition of the seven ...             Naked Awareness: Practical Instructions on the Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen2 reviews Karma Chagme Snow Lion Publications, 2000 1st part of a definitive text This book is the initial portion of Gyatrul Rinpoche's commentary on a portion of Karma Chagme's 17th century text, "The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen." The 2nd volume is called, "A Spacious Path to Freedom." A related text (all 3 are translated by B. Alan Wallace) is entitled, "Natural Liberation" and is attributed to Padmasambhava. However, even the 3 together do not completely communicate ...             Embracing Mind: The Common Ground of Science and Spirituality3 reviews B. Alan Wallace, Brian Hodel Shambhala, 2008 Here are some quotes Wallace (and Hodel) do a very good job in "Embracing Mind." They break the book down into three parts. In Part One, Wallace takes another look at science, and where science may drift off into scientism. Wallace (page 22) tells us where scientific materialism carries hidden metaphysical assumptions - " what did that interpretation boil down to? The five principles examined previously: ...             Choosing Reality, : A Buddhist View of Physics and the Mind11 reviews B. Alan Wallace Snow Lion Publications, 2003 Fantastic! As both a physicist and a buddhist, this was the book I've spent years looking for. I must admit that I was turned off by the scary guy on the cover, and my previous readings of assorted new-age fluff. Make no mistake however, this book is rock solid. Dashing to bits our untenable "assumptions" of exactly what reality is (for the concept of reality itself is an idea), we develop a clearer ...             The Seven-Point Mind Training6 reviews B. Alan Wallace Snow Lion Publications, 2004 So you noticed Wallace wrote two books on the Mind Training . . . Realize they are two very different books! If you are looking for something to benefit your practice then "Buddhism with an Attitude" is the way to go. Although repetitive at times, this itself is helpful, and it is written in a more instructional tone. If you feel your practice has fully matured (lucky you) and you are simply interested in a concise, more academic exposition of the seven ...             Boundless Heart: The Cultivation of the Four Immeasurables1 review B. Alan Wallace Snow Lion Publications, 1999 A wonderful book on Shamatha This book (says the introduction) was distilled from a series of talks Wallace gave as he led a retreat on Shamatha (a.k.a shi nay -- "calm abiding meditation") up in the Sierras, and it retains an informal, practical, nuts-and-bolts atmosphere. This isn't for people who want to speculate or theorize about the Dharma: it's for people who want to practice. I've been meditating for many years, ...             Genuine Happiness: Meditation as the Path to Fulfillment6 reviews Wiley, 2005 more practice guide than academic discussion I own several of Alan Wallace's books. I like them all. He presents information from a Western perspective, which I find easier to understand. Here there are specific meditation techniques presented in detail. You are encouraged to practice for a while at each stage using the suggested exercises before continuing on in the book. This book serves as a nice checklist for a complete Buddhist ...             Hidden Dimensions: The Unification of Physics and Consciousness (Columbia Series in Science and Religion)7 reviews B. Alan Wallace Columbia University Press, 2007 innovation in mind research The Dalai Lama often refers to Buddhism as "the science of the mind". This book is very interesting even important by suggesting new research projects about how the minds work. Allan Wallace has deep knowledge about the latest developments in physics and has extensive meditation experience. Buddhists consider that scientific investigations should contribute to the well being of people. ...             Bridge of Quiescence: Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist Meditation1 review B. Alan Wallace Open Court, 1998 Prof. Wallace Does It Again "The Bridge of Quiescence" is an excellent detailed discussion of the basic meditation technique of all schools of Buddhism, and even some non-Buddhist approaches. "Quiescence" refers to tranquility meditation, a way to attain a stabilized mind. The "Bridge" part of the title refers to the role of "restful attention" as a necessary basis for further spiritual development. The central chapter ...             Balancing the Mind: A Tibetan Buddhist Approach to Refining Attention3 reviews B. Alan Wallace Snow Lion Publications, 2005 A first-rate book Yes, the reviewer calling this "a misleading title" is right. It was originally published under the title, The Bridge of Quiescence: Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, by Open Court Publishing Company in 1998. But the rave review blurbs on the back cover are right; it is a first-rate treatise on the science of meditation. It includes a careful translation of the meditative quiescence ...             The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind11 reviews B. Alan Wallace Wisdom Publications, 2006 A Fine Introduction to a Useful and Little Known Technique It often seems as if half the population has a problem with paying attention. Apart from the different types of attention deficit disorder, a former Apple and Microsoft executive called Linda Stone has identified another problem: continuous partial attention. We have all been multitasking since before our ancestors came down from the trees, but now people's attention is constantly being ...             Buddhism and Science Columbia University Press, 2003 Distinguished philosophers, Buddhist scholars, physicists, and cognitive scientists examine the contrasts and connections between the worlds of Western science and Buddhism. Contributors, the Dalai Lama among them, assess not only the fruits of inquiry from East and West, they shed light on the underlying assumptions of these disparate world views.             The Four Immeasurables, Revised Edition: Cultivating a Boundless Heart2 reviews B. Alan Wallace Snow Lion Publications, 2004 Applying the wisdom found in Buddhist faith Knowledgeably written by an instructor in Tibetan Buddhist theory and practice who trained for many years in monasteries in India and Switzerland, The Four Immeasurables: Cultivating A Boundless Heart is an inspirational collection of guided meditations, and reflections upon the "Four Immeasurables" (cultivation of loving kind-ness, compassion, equanimity, and empathic joy) that touch upon the ...             Realizing Emptiness: The Madhyamaka Cultivation of Insight1 review Gen Lamrimpa Snow Lion Pubns, 1999 Wonderful for the philosophically inclined This book is the second collaboration between Gelukba scholar and meditator Gen Lamrimpa and B. Alan Wallace. The first, Calming the Mind, remains the single most helpful book on meditation practice that I have read. While that book focused on stablizing meditation called Calm Abiding, this book focuses on the discursive analytic meditation on empiness known as Special Insight. Also ...             Contemplative Science: Where Buddhism and Neuroscience Converge (Columbia Series in Science and Religion)6 reviews B. Alan Wallace Columbia University Press, 2007 scientifically clear the perfect book to understand the link between science and the arts of the mind. well written and clearly presented             Tibetan Buddhism From the Ground Up: A Practical Approach for Modern Life8 reviews B. Alan Wallace, Steven Wilhelm Wisdom Publications, 1993 10 stars if possible.... This is by far the best explanatory book on Tibetan Buddhism I've read. It should be a Must Read for everyone interested in this fascinating philosophy and life style. Although targeted for beginners mostly, it is a thorough book for us in the western cultures. Easy to read and thought provoking. 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