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19ious Ritual Religious Philosophy Biographical Folklore Pilgrimage guide Medicine, Astrology, Gesar Language Letters, &

'ractice & History Accounts and prophecies Divination others

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Nepal and temples arou\ld it. Several offices o~ reincarnate lamas and officers have

made contributions and ~igned I sealed it. The ~etter was issued in Fire Horse but no

mention is made ofwhi~h cycle. Folded.

dBu med script. Probably 20th

century.

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M.4Tshigs bdun sgrub thab,~' zab mo las: mkha' 'gro 'dus pa 'i dbang bskur

This is a manual to bestpw empowerment/initi~tion for meditation practice based onthe seven line prayer to radmasambhava. It is ~ terma text, believed to have been

hidden by PadmasambhrIVa and his disciples it) the eighth century for posterity and

revealed by treasure disfoverers (tertons). N<jbody knows who the discoverer was.

Complete, 59 leaves, 24 x 8 ems. Red and blabk inks.

dBu med script, red inkIProbably from mid-tWentieth centmy.

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M.5bKa' bsgo byed tshul 1'40 ~;e 'bar ba'i gzi byillThis is a liturgical man*al for exorcizing evil &pirits. Chantings such as these are done

very frequently by Tib~tan Buddhist lamas f0l1 their devotees in order to drive away

evil-doers and protect ~evotees from I\lrther h~rm.This is written by Gyurt1e Dorje (probably 1" Minling Trichen of seventeenth century)

at the request ofNgaw~ng Sherab

dBumed script. 21eavds only. 19th century. 39 x 8 cms.

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M.6This a scroll of the Ro lingos grub stories. Thj~ collection of stories, related to the

Vetala stories ofIndia, Irecounts how there we~e two princes, the elder of whom went

to learn the art of magif. with seven master m~gicians. They did not teach him openly

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but the younger while deilivering food to his brother learnt some magical tricks. The

younger prince then turn~ into a horse and the older take him to be sold at the .magicians', who recogn¥es that it is a magical horse and plans to destroy it. In its

flight, the horse turns in~ a fish, the magicians turn into otters, the fish into pigeon

and the otters into kites. [The disguised young prince as a pigeon reaches the cave of

Nagarjuna while escapi~g from the seven mast¢r magicians, and disguises himself as

the main bead ofNagarjpna's rosary. The sevel). magicians who are chasing the prince

pretend to be travellers ~eeking blessing. NagarJuna begins to bless them using his

rosary but it snaps as he Ibites off the main beaq to hide the prince in his mouth. The

magicians transform thelscattered beads into worms and themselves into hens andI •

begin to eat them, whenlNagarjuna says 'shoo!' letting the main bead out of hismouth. The prince jump back to real life and kills the seven magicians, still disguised

as hens, The scene ends with seven corpses, THe prince pleads for forgiveness

revealing his actual ide tity, Nagarjuna orders llim to fetch the corpse/vampire which

has power to give life. he stories contained in this are told by the corpse/vampire as

the prince tries to bring im from his cemeterYIdwelling to Nagllljuna's cave. A very

long scroll, and importart source for these storles,

dBu med script. 20U1

ceqtury

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M,7Man ngag rin chen sgrlfm bu (A Receptacle ojJewel Instructions)Clearly a rare and imp 'rtant medical text, a compendium of medical tracts dealing

with a wide range of ai ments,from headaches; head injuries, chest problems, liver

diseases, epilepsies, re piratory difficulties to dislocations in the foot. It consists of

about 32 sections and i claimed to have been !the first written version ofinstructions,which have hitherto be n transmitted only ora'ly, The author remarks that he writes

for the benefit of all be ngs, ll1ld gives his nanje: Buddha / Sangay.

dBu can script. Beautii~llY written in black ink with red lines and foliation. 18u,

century

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M,8sNyan brgyudyid bzhin !Jar bu 'i steng sgo 't chos dl1Jg gi khrid mthong dga' noi' bu 'i

phreng ba .

This text, collected by 1~IYabdagDrubchog Wangpo, at the request of the 9th

Karmapa Wangchuk Do je (1556-1602), is on the oral lineage ofRaschungpa, on the

six yogas ofNaropa, wh ch form primary meditative themes in the Kagyu tradition of

Tibetan Buddhism.

dBu med script. The scr~e is someone named Thinley Choewang. 19th

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M.9rJ)o Ije phreng ba 'i sgl'l!b dkyil mdzes rgyanAn exegetical text on th~ trilogy ofRosaries (pbreng skor gsum) of Abhyakaragupta,

a great tantric master onndia in the early part of the second millennium. This,commentary was writteli by Akashribhadra (NlImkha Palzang?) in the Ngari region,

and the scribe was Kun~angChoje Kunga Paleg. The text mainly deals with Buddhist

tantric meditation practi~es associated with the mandala and religious practices ofthe

kriya tradition. Comple\e. 292 leaves. 38 x 7 ems.

dBu med script and bea~tifill calligraphy, highly educated orthography. 18th

century

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M.lOMadhyamakavatara, verse composition on the Middle Way by Candrakirti. It is a

Madhyamika classic on Emptiness and Mahayana soteriology, used as text book in

Tibetan monasteries. There are eleven chapters corresponding to the ten Bodhisattva

stages and spiritual level of t116 Buddhas. Complete, 17 leaves. 63 x 10 ems.

dBn med script. Black and red ink.

, 18"1 century

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M.ll'Bras rtsis vai dkar dgo1gs don dri med lain phan me longThis a manual lor divinapon and astrology as a guide towards understanding Desi

Sangye Jamtsho's astrol?gical treatise Vaidlllya dkm·po. It contains astrological

charts, a text illustration i and prognostic instructions for executing various works. The

book is not complete, au~hor unknown. 26 leaves. Stitched in old covers, inside

which the astrological c1,arts are mounted. 34 x 10.5 ems.

. 19 2 III ''dBu can scnpt. - 0 qentury

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M.12This is a two volume c~lIectionof liturgies for preliminary practice, offering,

confession, libation, de~ication and seven chapter supplication to Padmasambhava. Itwas compiled by a mo* called Pema Thinley, at Bouddhanath in Nepal. Complete.

Strong paper, 54 x 43 14aves. Stitched, in mauve cloth covers patterned with baby

ducks I 29 x 11 ems.

dBu can script, 20tl• ceqtury

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M.BGling ge sal' skyes bu 401'1 'grub fryi mda' 1110This is a short text on ~ivinationusing arrowS and is based on the cult of Gesar, hero

of the famous Tibetan~'pic, which is also considered the world's longest epic. Byblessing fout arrows a Id reciting mantras, predictions are made about various matters

by watching the 'divin ' and 'demonic' arrows move. Various miraculous movements

of the two kinds of arr ws are interpreted as omens for different subjects.

dBu can script but title p~ge in dBu med. It probably comes from the writings of

Mipham (1846-1912) onjthe cult of Gesar. 19_201h century. Complete, 10 leaves

including blanks, stitche4. 20.5 x 8 ems.++

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M.l4Pa chen I'in po che 'i gSlIi1g lha bsang I'ta thog mal' grags pa

This is a ritua\liturgy for incense/smoke and ablution by one ofthe Panchen Lamas.

Complete. 26 leaves incjluding blanks. Stitched. 23.5 x 7 ems.

. d' II>dBu me scnpt. 19 cen~ury

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M.l5·Pancal'aksatantl'aThis is probably the Pa1caraksatalltra from the Newari Buddhist tradition in

Kathmandu. It is in Lanjtsha (1) script and opens with the Buddha delivering his

teachings at Vulture Pe~k in Rajagrha, in modern Bihar.

This is the only non-Ti~etan / Indian manuscript in the collection. There are paintings

of the five protecting B~ddhas on the opening leaf and of Vajradhara Buddha on the

second leaf.

A manuscript note decl~res it was written about 220 years ago. Apparently complete,,two later replacement I~aves. 131 leaves, yellowish paper. 35 x 9 ems.

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M.16Small ,11rol' dang 'lIg d~'a pa 'i I'llam thaI'A medic~l tract and th~ myt~ical ~ccounts ofth~ righteous minister Ugdrapa whoserved Kmg Hashang rpeva m India. The latter IS folklore about the Buddha

dUu med script.

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M.18,J lJdud gcod zab 1110 don gyi snying kllll

18 leaves plus

dBu can script, 77leav."s, late 19t1• century; Coloured title-page decoration. Purple

edges: 25 x 8 ems.

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This a collection of tex~s on the gcod practice by Samten Odzer. The book has severalsections dealing with t1~e lineage ofgcog practice, the description of recipientssuitable for gcod teachil1gs, their initiation into gcod practice, instmctions in suchpractice, etc. It contain~ short biographies ofPha Dampa Sangye, the Indian master ofZhi byed practice, and Machig Labdron (1062-1149), founder of the gcod traditionand a prominent female religious figure in Tibetan history.It is probably a rare and unpublished work, from C.16,h century.

This is a text on the cyole of practice known as the Secret Assembly ofdakinis. Itcontains liturgies for v1jrious recitations, visualizations and other tantric practices,compiled from several ~antras and gter ilia or treasure teachings by KhyentseiWangpo (1820-1892) and Kongtnil Lodoe Thaye (1813-1899). It contains very clearand conc,ise instmctions on the practice of the four /Iludras and six yogas.

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M.17/IlKha' 'gro gsang ba krill 'dus

dBu med script. 19th century.

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manifesting as righteous minister to advise an evil king. Complete.blanks, stitched in old cloth over old manuscript. 26 x 7 cms.

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M.19. Snyan brgyud gtsug rgyarl nor bu las: ngan song rang grol dang snyan brgyud gtsug

rgyan nor bu'i them byang

This text is part of the treasure rediscovered by Ugyen Lingpa (b. 1323), composed of

a chapter from his teachitlgs on the worship of Avalokiteshvara and the mantra Om"iani padme hung and the chapter on identiflcation of who will be the custodian ofthe

rediscovered teachings. Complete. 11 leaves. 37 x 8 ems.

190• century - early 20'h (lentury, dBu can script.

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M. 20'dzam gling ge sal' 'phru,[ gyi rgyal po 'i rtogs b/lod las: phyi gling 'jar gyi rgyal

khams brlul ba'i skor

A modern manuscript on strong yellowish paper, telling the story ofGesar's victory

over the King of Jar, in the foreign lands. Gesar, believed to be the world's longest

epic, is an exemplary WQrk of native Tibetan poetry, as opposed to Tibetan adaptation

ofIndian poetry. The supject of the epic is semi-mythical king Gesar and his retinue

who invade evil and barbaric lands to convert th~m to good. Originally passed down

as oral tradition sung by! bards, writing of the Gesar stories began in mid-nineteenth

century; but even today, dozens ofbards sings volumes after volumes of the Gesar

story in Tibet.

This manuscript is not complete. 122 leaves, 28 x 7 ems.

dBII med script. 201h

cel)tury

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M. 21dge slang ma dpalmo '; mam thaI'

This attractive text (incQmplete) tells the story of a Kashimiri nun called Palma. It isa well known narrative ill Tibet, perhaps a Tibetan religious fiction. Pahuo is bol'll as aprincess and decides to ~ursue the religious life after fourprinces sought her as abride. She becomes a grilat scholarly nun who heads Viktamashila, one of the twofamous Buddhist universities in India, until she develops symptoms of seriousleprosy. She goes throu~h many ordeals after that including harassment fromwayward monks, until f1nally she becomes enlightened through the blessings ofAvalokiteshvara and his: mantra Om mani padme hum. 43 leaves. 51 x 8 ems.

dBu med script. 17110 century.u*

M. 22'bras mo S/lOngS kyi kha byang dang gnas yig rgyas pa

Extensive guide to Sikklm based on Padmasambhava's teachings on hidden lands.This pilgrimage was reqiscovered by gter ston Rigzin Goethkyi Demthru (13371409). The text is probably from 18(10 century. 20 leaves, complete. 45 x 9.5 cms.

dBu med script. 19_20Ih'century

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M. 23An episode from the G~sar epic. Text is incomplete and lacks the title page. Probably

late 19u, century. 2781¢aves. 42 x 10 ems.'

dBu med script.

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M.24mChod rlen chen po bya Tlmg kha shot gyl 10 rgyus Ihos pas grol ba

This is a legendary accOllnt of how the Bouddha stupa in Kathmandu was built and

what benefit is reaped frqm the worship of the stupa. The future of the stupa including

the persons who will renovate it is prophesied in this text, which is a gler ma text

rediscovered by a gter ston called Shakya Zangpo. 53 leaves. 28 c 9 ems.

The final page oftext is (nissing.

dBu can script. 18-19 century.

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M. 25Ma gcig gsang slJyod snyan brgyud kyl khrld ylg dpag bsam rab rgyasA commentary on Machig Labdron's oral instructions on secret gcod practice written

by a tantric master, Ugy~nYongdrak of Dorje Drak at the request ofDrubwen

Ngawang Palden and Zt(rchen Throgyal Palden. The scribe was monk Sonam

Gyaltshen. C.17th centIJry. Complete, 134 leaves. 31 x 7 ems.

dBu med script.

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M.26A lags karma dbang 'dtin gyl bar do 'I dmyal bco brgyadjl itar 'khor ba'i tshul gyl 10

rgyus 'khor ba'i mun se.l that lam 'dren pa '; Icags skyuThis is an account ofK~rmaWangzin, a 'das log, like Lingza Choekyi, and hervisitations to the interm~diatestates and realm of hell. 17_18"

1century. A few repairs,

two later replacement l!laves. Delicate calligraphy. Complete 89 leaves.

dUu can script.

M. 27Slob dpon chen po padIlla 'byung gnas kyi ma 'ong lung bstan skill byallg chen ma

This is the text containing Padmasambhava's prophecy about the future of Tibet,

rediscovered by Rigzin Goethkyi Demthm (1337-1409). Complete, 31 leaves.

40x 8 ems.

dBu med script. 190• century.

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M. 28klu theb dang klu gta/' Slla tshagsThis a small collection of liturgies for the ritual of offering gto/' ma and other

substances to the naga or serpents. One of the authors was the 1,t Panchen Lama

Lozang Chokyi Gyaltsh\l1I (1570-1662). Complete, 44 leaves. Stitched in old

patterned cloth. 20 x 9 ems.

dBu med and dBu can script. 18-190• century.

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M.29

sma" yig gees bsdus

A compendium of essential medical tracts, including diagnostic and pharmacological

notes from Chinese, Indian and Nepali sources on various topics such as treatment of

eye problems. 18th cenhiry. 58 leaves, incll.\ding diagrams. Stitched in old cloth

covers. Complete. 27 x 9 ems.

dBu Ined script.

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M30

Lho gling g.yul 'gyed las (~)a' bo 'i dga' ston ria rgyud rtsal'gran shing khpi cham'bebs Ishul

This is a chapter from the epic of Gesar concerning his war with the south andcelebrations which follow his victory. Complete. 37 x 10 ems.

dBu med' script. 19_201h century.+++

M.31Ge sal' byang gru gu'i rgyal blon rnams blul ba '; skorThis is an episode from the Gesar epic: a narration of how he and his army conquerthe northern country of Drugu and converted its king and ministers to righteousness.

Late 19_201h century

Lacks several1eaves at the end. A major work, 544 leaves. 32.5 x 8,5 ems,

dBu med script.

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I1INyal1l l1Ied pu to bskor pa 'i khyad chos: don tab gsal bar byedpa 'i sgroIJ l1Ia: dpe 'chos rin chen spungs pa 'i 'bUIll 'grel

This is an extensive commentary on Putowa's instructions, which deal with practisingof Buddhist path. Putowa is remembered for his use of analogies as a pedagogicalmethod. I-Ience, his work is called the PreCious Heap of Analogies.14-15 century. Black and red ink. Strong hard paper. Complete, 183 leaves. Aremarkable survival. 48 x 8 ems.dBu med script.+++

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This is a text for dance and song of the Gesar's retinue written by Mipham Gyatsho.

The text is used today for Gesar dances performed both outside and inside Tibet. The

scribe of this text is Serlo Khenpo Sangey Tenzin, a distinguished Sherpa scholar in

the mid-twentieth century. Complete. 28 x 9 ems.

19_20'h century

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M. 35'das log bsod nams rln chen gyi rnam tharThis is a biography of 'das log Sonam Rinchen and his visitations to the realm of hell.

40 leaves [Karma: are leaves 28 & 29 lacking?] 37 x 8.5 ems.

dBu can and dBu med. 20'h century.

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M. 34Gling ge sar rgyal pa 'I glu bra mas gus dad pa 'i gdung dbyangs bde chen ra ma

19'h century. dBu med script.

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This is a collection of treasure texts containing over three dozen sections on different

meditative and ritual practices, rediscovered by Namkha Jigme tsal, the famous gterstan who is associated with Sikkim. In especially fine condition. Complete, 634

leaves. 30 x 6 ems.

M. 33rDa rje snying pa sprin gyi thai glu

M. 36rig 'dzin rgod Idem dang bstan gnyis gling pa 'i gter ma dpe tshan bdunSeven books from the treasures of gter ston Rigzin Geothkyi Demtru (1337-1409) and

Tennyi Lingpa (1480-1535) on meditative and ritual practices including propitiation

of the hundred peaceful and wrathful deities, Avalokiteshvara, Mahakala, etc. In fme

state, a pleasantly decorative manuscript. 141 leaves. 46 x 10 ems.

Red and black ink, 20'h century

dBu can script.

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M.37rGyal bu g.yu na ras pa 'i rnam thar

The biography of Prince Una Ralpa. This is one ofthe popular folk stories of Tibet

which is often staged in Ache Lhamo operatic performances.

18-19'h century. Complete, 60 leaves, stitched. 25 x 8 ems.

dBu can script, rustic calligraphy.

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M.38mkha' 'gro mas rgyud kyi yi ge sbas lung lam bstan yid bzhin nor bu 'i gter lam

A pilgrimage guide to the Khanpalung valley, as taught by Padmasambhava at the

request of Lhacham Padmasel. It was rediscovered by Padma Lingpa (1450-1521).

Elegantly written. Complete, 25 leaves. 36 x 9 ems.

dBu can script. 20'h century

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M. 39dpal gsang ba 'dlls pa 'i thig tshadDocument on a single large folded sheet, giving measurements for writing themandala of Guhyasamajatantra.Early twentieth century

d d · u.Bu me scnpt.20 century.

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M. 40mKha' 'gl'O 'gro ba bzang mo 'i gsung rab rnam thaI'

The biography of Khadroma Drowa Zangmo. This is Tibetan story set somewhere in

the south eastern region of Tibet, that is present day Tawang. It is one of the eight

books used for Tibetan opera. On strong paper, elegantly written. 82 leaves. 28 x 7

cms.

19th century.

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M.41Mulamadhyamakakarilra / dBu ma rtsa ba shes rab

This is the great treatise by Nagatjuna on the philosophy of Emptiness. Long format.

Complete, 21 leaves. 62 x 10 ems.

dBn med script, black and red ink, 18th

century.

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M42bshags smon dang spyan 'dren khrus gso! phyag mchod mnga' gso! gyl rim pa sgo

gsum munse!Three books of different sizes containing various liturgical texts for confession,

ablution, making offerings and supplications to different deities. The books probably

belonged'to a village priest who put them to frequent use; but the strong paper and

clear calligraphy survive well. Cqmplete, stitched in original paper covers. 36 x II

ems and 29.5 x 10.5 ems. 23,22 and 13 leaves (including blanks)

IS_19th century.

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M43

)ig rten brtan bzhags / Ilmgs pa kha spyod bdud rtsl 'I tllig pa /An interesting text recounting the creation ofthe world, its geography, and providing

vi~lorous discourses on various topics of religion. Complete, 21 leaves. 32 x 8 ems.19 'century.

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M.44

sprul pa 'I gier ston gu ruchos kyl dbang phyugs kyl l'I1alll thaI' ,

Biography of the treasuj'e discoverer Guru Choekyi Wangchuk (1212-1270), narrating'

particularly the way he redeems his mother from the realllls of hell. Complete, 33leaves, 35 x 9 ems.

dB . 1 thU can scnpt. 9 century.

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M.4Sblon chen 'ug kres leyi legs bshad

The story of the righteous minister Ugdrepa who served king Hashang Deva. The

story tells how the evil king Hashang Deva was on his hunting trip when the Buddha,in the guise of a parrot, frightened his horse and then Ugdrepa as a young man

attempted to help the king who had fallen off the horse. Ugdrepa is then taken to the

court as minister. The king, overcome by anger in a rash moment orders the minister

to kill one of his queens. Ugdrepa kills the queen, and later when the king repents his

impulsiveness, the minister addresses the distressed king in vigorous and witty

remarks on the righteous rule of a monarch. The king is converted to becoming avirtuous person. 11 leaves, complete. 36 x 9 ems.

dBu can script, 19'h century.

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M.46

A pilgrimage guide to the Yarlung and Tsang regions ofTibet. No title page.

There are two books, the corner of one nibbled away with very small damage to text.

24 and 30 leaves, plus one loose manuscript leaf. Both parts stitched. 31 x 7.5 ems.

dBu med script, 191h century..*

M.47

Guru gsang ba '/ sgrub thabs bka' rgyacan

Li turgies for the supplication of Padmasambhava. They belong to the very secret and

restricted category of practices related to the propitiation of Padmasambhava, found

by the treasure discoverer, GUI'll Choekyi Wangchuk (1212-1270). Complete, 126leaves. 43 x 7 cms.

dBu med script. 19'h century.

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Grub thob gling chen ras pa '; mgur 'bum

Biography and hymns of Ling Repa Padma Dorji (1128-1188), the Drukpa Kagyu

hierarch. Complete, some edges frail but a touching survivor. 62 leaves. 46 x 8.5ems.

dBu med script, 16th century

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M.49

A concertina-fold leaf of samples of different Indian scripts. An English note

mentions th11t it was presented to one Bikshu Sangha Rakshita when he visited Nepalin November 1951. 48.5 x 6.5 ems.

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M.50

A mixture of manuscripts and xylographic prints, this is a collection of liturgies for

making incense/smoke offering, libation and prayers, used by someone probably forhis daily devotions. The texts come from a wide range of origin including the treasure

teachings ofNamkha Jigme and Mipham. 37 leaves. Different periods, nineteenthcentury and quite recent, C.35 x 9 ems.

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M.51

rtsa gsum rab 'byams rgya mtshor mchodpa '; rnam bshad

This is a detailed account of making the ganachakra offering / the great feast offeringduring a tantric sadhana practice.

On the verso of the long piece of paper, on which this text is written, there is anothertext: a discourse on the making, the symboli'sm and benefits of such religious relics

such as statues and stupas, by Changkya Ngawang Lozang Chodan (1642-1714),

written in Peking. An unusual fonn of document, long concertina-fold.

dBu med script. 19th century.

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M.52guru 'i rnom thor, etc.This collection contains commentaries on various eulogies and prayers toPadmasambhava, using his biography as a theme.

The original xylographic blocks were in a Zhechen monastery in eastern Tibet but this

manuscript was copied, a long and meticulous labour of love, from a block-printed

example in Solu Khumbu. 131 leaves, perfect condition. 48 x 10 cms.

dBu can script, 20th century.

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gter mdzod dogs sel dang gtom tshogs, etc.

This collection contains the clarification in purpose and structure of Kongtrul's

assembly ofrediscovered teachings written by Lodoe Gyatsho, perhaps done after

Tenzin Drakpa accused Kongtrul of including Bonpo teachings them. The collectionalso contains homiletic discourses and monastic codes of conduct.

The manuscript is based on xylographic prints from Zhechen monastery in eastern

Tibet. Meticulous calligraphy despite the uninteresting paper. 223 leaves.

44 xIO ems.

dBu can script, Indian machine-made paper. 20th century.

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M.54

chos rje dri med kun ldon gyi mdzad tshul

The life of Drime Kunden (Vessantara), one of the Buddha previous incarnations as a

prince. The prince perfects the practice of giving. This story is popularly told inBuddhist countries and in Tibet it was sometimes staged as operatic performances.The scribe is called Tenzin Wangyel. 44 leaves. 36 x 8.5 ems.

dBu can script. 19th century.

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snang sa 'ad 'bum sha Ius len pa 'i mam thar dang bya chos rin chen phreng ba

The first part is a story ofhow Nangsa Odbum, the heroine of a Tibetan folk tale, in

her previous life a female deer, with her partner Was captured by hunters.

The second story concerns a religious bird from India who goes on to teach good to

all birds. 38 leaves plus blanks. Strong paper, stitched. 30 x II cms.

d'B . thII can sCript, 20 centtll)'.

M.56

'das log Iha mo Iham byl/llg gis bar do dang dmyal khams 'grims pa 'i 10 rgyus

An account ofLhamo Lhamjtmg, a 'das log, and her visit to the intermediate state and

realm of hell. 54 leaves plus blanks. Strong paper, stitched. 3 x II cms.

d . 20'1.Bu can scnpt, century.

M57rang phu dza yi gangs kyi gnas yigA pilgrimage guide to the Dzarongphu area near Mt. Everest The Dzarongphu templeis quite close to the base camp in Tibet. II leaves. 45 x 10 cms.

dBu can script, Indian machine paper. 20ti• century

M.58shar pa sang rgyas bstan 'dzii1 gyi mom tharThe autobiography of Serlo Khenpo Sangay Tenzin (1922-) the Sherpa abbot withwhom Alexander Macdpnald worked in Solu Khumbu. This was written at the requestofMacdOliald. 7 leaves. 43 x 10 cms.

dBu can script, Indian machine paper.•

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M.59mes "yi byung rabsThe history and the acco\lnt of his Sherpa community by Serlo Khenpo SangayTenzin, at the request ofMacdonald. Mixed papers, 37 leaves. 37 x 10 cms.

dBu can script, 20th centli/ry•

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M.60shar pa chos byung

The history ofBuddhislu in the Sherpa region by Serlo Khenpo Sangay Tenzin,written at the request ofMacdonald. Mixed papers, 55 leaves. 47 x 10 cms.

d . 20'hBu can scnpl, century•

M.61mal' me sman lam

The liturgy for saying prayers by the light of butter lamps. Il leaves. 44 x 10 cms.

dBu can script, 20"' century.

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M.62gnam sgo zla gam lam yig

The pilgrimage guide to Namgo Dagam the hidden land in central Tibet. 18 leaves.31 x 9 cms.

dBu can script, 19"' c\lntury•

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M.63

balpo 'j gnas kyj dkar chags

Guide / list of the pilgrimage sites in Nepal by Chokyi Nyima, perhaps the

contemporary Tibetan lama residing in Kathmandu. 31 leaves. 47 x 10 ems.

dBu can script, 201h century,•

M.64

tshogs rdzogs pa 'j ma )&1

This is a litl1rgy for making the mandala offering, i.e, the offering of the universe. 3leaves, 44 x 10 ems,

dBu can script, 20"' century.

M,65

Bem mchos dkur bstom

A composition in verse, by a poet who writes about his family pedigree, He writes

about Nepal and mentions a lot ofnames in the family tree. 21 leaves includingblanks. 30 x 12 ems,

d . 19"hBu can scnpt, century,

M. 66

This is a long letter / prqposal about Dondmb Choling temple, the seat ofNgadagNyal in central Tibet, listing the religious statues and books it cobtained: the treasurelist of a Tibetan temple, :It mentions how in order to sustain the temple and to read theKangyur and Tangyur in it once a year, there is need for a fund of about Rs. 50000/and devotees are requested to make donations, Names donors and description of theirdonations added to the Ust. Fine paper, wrapped in old red patterned cloth, 120 x 47ems,dBu med script, 201h cetitury,

M.67rgyal bu g.yu sna 'i mam thaI'This is the story of a noble prince Wuna Ralpa, who suffers for his strong charity. It is

one of the eight very popular Tibetan folk narratives and is often perfonned in operas.

There are also small painted figures of the Buddhas. 34 leaves. 44 x 10 ems.

dBu can script, 17-18(h century..

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a,E,Qj'~il\'q"Wl\'q~Qj~ IM.68Snying thig gtor ma'i bea' ri~'Sketches in outline and red wash ofgforma ritual cakes to be made in the Nyingthig

cycle. The gtor mas represent various deities. 2 leaves. 33 x 9 cms.

I . 20th(Bu can scnpt, century.

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M.69'jIg rten bstan bzhagsA non-Buddhist text on the beginning of the world and the creation of different places

upon it. 17 leaves. 29 x 7 ems.

d· . 20'hBu can scnpt, centlllY

M.70'jig rlen glam gyl rta dmag skadOf the beginning of the world, and other stories.

The text is incomplete. 18 leaves. 25 x 7 ems..

.dEu can script, 20"' century.

PRINTED BOOKS

P.1

The spiritual biography of Garwang Dorje, probably the Ngari Telton Garwang Dorje(I 640~I685) of Yangcho Gon, and his religious hynms.

dBu can script. The xylograph prints are from woodblocks in Kyirongin westernTibet.18~19th century.

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Bar do thos grol chen mo

P.2

The Tibetan Book of Dead, containing chapters of instruction and prayers for guidingthe deceased person through stages of death. This treasure teaching discovered byKarma Lingpa is used for funerary rites throughout the Himalayan world.

dBu can script. 20th century

thugs rje chen po de gshegs kun bdus kyl sgrub thabs chog khrlgs zab lam gsal ba'inyln byed

P.3

The text for sadhana practice for the Avalokiteshvara known as the Essence ofAllBuddhas. The sadhana ritual involves a series of visualization and meditativepractices including the recitation of mantras, propitiation of deities, making offerings,etc. The structure and order of rituals and prayers are in accordance with the traditionof Mindrolling monastery.

bKa' brgyud bla rna rnarns kyi rdo rje 'i mgur dbyangsP.4

Hymns of the Kagyupa hierarchs. The book contains spiritual songs of the Kagyulamas such as Karmapa Mikyo DOIje.

dBu can' script, 19th century.

'gro rngon zhabs dkar ba 'i sku tshe smad kyi rnam thaI'P. 5

The biography of Zhabkar Tshogdrug Rangdol (1781-1851), a famous yogi from theRebkong area of Amdo. The book mainly deals v.:ith the later part of his life.dBu can script. 20

thcentury. There are also line drawings in the first few leaves.,.

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rig 'dzin 'gyur rned rda rje 'i gter byung 10 rgyusP.6

The account of how Rigzin Gyurme Dorji rediscovered his treasure-texts. This RigzinGyurme DOIji is perhaps the Minting Trichen Gyurme Dorji (1646-1714).

dBu can script.19th century'

Bla rna rnchodpa 'i cha gaP. 7Manual for the veneration and propitiation of the guru. This practice, also known asguruyoga, deals with making offerings to the guru, supplicating the guru andmeditating on the reception of blessing from the guru.dBu can script.19th century.*

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sgrub chen bka' brgyad bde gshegs 'dus pa '[ las byang, etc.P.8

This collection, owned by someone called Ugyen Tandar, contains various sadhanatexts including those related to deities such as Bhairava, the Kagye Buddhas, thewrathful form of Padmasambhava, etc. The texts deal with meditation, visualization,recitation, offering and other religious practices associated with the mandala of thedeities.dBu can script. 20th century.*

phas rgol 'joms pa '[ gtam rdo rje '[ me 'char rna rung klad 'gems yang dag snang ba 'idga'stonP.9

The rebuttal of a criticism written by Tenzin Drakpa against Kongtrul Lodoe Thaye'scompilation of Rinchen Terzod's collection of rediscovered teachings in which thelatter added some Bonpo teachings by figures such as Dorje Lingpa, Zhigpo Lingpaand Ta'cmyi Lingpa and excluded the treasure teachings ofNima Drakpa. The authorof this rejoinder is (Karmapa 7) Khachab Dewai DOlje and the xylograpli blockSappear to be in Tshuphu monastery.

20th centurydBu can script.

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"gter ston bde ba'i rdo rje '[ phy[ nang gsang ba'[ rtogs brjodP.1O

The outer, inner and secret bio!,rfaphy of the treasure discoverer Dewai Dorje.dBu can script, 20th century.

P. II

An almanac for the year 1972. Such almanacs are produced annually and thisparticular series, done by a Khunu Lama Tenzin Drukgye from Spiti in HimachalPradesh is considered a very reliable one.dBu can script.

'Dzangs blun zhes bya ba'i mdoP.12

The Sutra of Wisdom and Folly. The sutra includes many narratives about theBuddha's past lives and contemporary life, emphasising the moral law of cause andeffect.

dBu can script, 20th Century.

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Bod kyLbrda yi bstan beos bye brag gsal bar byedpa legs bshad ke ta ka yi do shalP.13

A treatise on Tibetan vocabulary aild grammar by a Sherpa monk Ngawang Yontan.The xylographic prints wcre made in the Solo Khumbu.

o 2 copIes. One on Tibetan paper and the other on Indian paper.dBu can script. Woodblocks made in 1953.

Zhu 'phrin gyi rim pa phyogs geig tu bsgrigs paP. 14A collection of Lobzang linpa's homiletic writings. It contains a large number of hisletters and epistles sent to various people. This volume is numbered Kha and thusseems to form part of a larger collection.

dBu can script, 20th century

Yang tig ye shes thong grolP. ISSome ritual texts from the Yangtig Yeshe Thongdol cycle.

dBu can script. 20th century.

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sum rtags kyi tshig don mdor bsdusP.16Commentary on two Tibetan Grammar classics.Two copies.There are also grammar notes written by Serlo Khenpo Sangey Tenzin.dBu can script. 20lh century.

gangs ri ti se dang la phyi gangs ra gnyis kyi gnas yig

P.17Two pilgrimage guides for Mt. Kailash, Lake Manosovar and the Lachi area whereMilar'epa spent a long time in meditation.

dBu can script: Indian paper and offset reprint, 1983•

ye shes mkha' 'gro gling za -chos skyid kyi 'das log sgrung yigP. 18The accounts of Lingza Choekyi, the das log and her visitations to the realm of hell.Manuscript No. I is arlOther version of this.

dBu med script, Indian paper, offset print.

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bstan srung rdo rje dgra 'dul gyi bka' gtad

P.19The liturgy for initiation into the worship ofDo~je Dadul, a protective deity, compiledby a Drukpa Kagyu larna Chokyi Nangwa Gym'me Dorji. Such ritual not only entitlesthe devotee to propitiate the deity as his personal protector but also makes itobligatory that he perform the propitiating rituals regularly.

dBu can script. 19_201h century.

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Rje btsun rda rje 'chang dngas mi pham phun tshags shes rab kyi bka' 'bum

P.20

The Writings ofTagtse Kukye Mipham Phuntsho Sherab, classified into differentboo\<s, the first of which, vol. Ka, is his biography. The rest contain his hymns, andmeditative instructions,

dBu can script, 20'h century. Xylographic prints tl'om Tengbuche Monastery in Nepal.•

Rje btsun bstan 'dzin ras pa 'i rnam thar sags

P.21

The biography of Tenzin Repa, a holy man of western Tibet. The collection alsocontains his hymns, his dialogues with his contemporaries, and meditationinstructions.

dBu can script, 20'h century. Probably printed in Tengbuche monastery inSolukhumbu, Nepal.*

dus mthar chas smra ba'i btsun pa ngag dbang bstan 'dzin nar bu 'i rnam tharP.22

The biography of Ngawang Tenzin Norbu (1867-1940) of Dzarongphu monasterynear Mt. Everest. .dBu can script. 20'h century.•

sangs rgyas bcam [dan 'das kyi skye rabs

P.23The Iataka tales of the Buddha narrating his past lives as a Bodhisattva.dBu can script, 18'h_19'h century.•*

, Chos rje 'bri gung pa 'i gdan rabs mdor bsdusP,24Lives of the heads of Drigung monastery in central TibetdBu can script Indian paper, 20lh century,

-legs bshad /jon dbang dang rtags jug dka' gnad gsal ba 'i me long

P,25

Two Tibetan grammar books written by Yangchen Drubpai DOlji, often used as textbooks for Tibetan *rammar,dBu can script 20" century,

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.'dpalldan dmag zor rgyal mo 'i mo dpeP,26A well known text for divination based on the deity MagzorGyalmo,dBu can script, 20th century,

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ti lo pa / na ro pa dang / sgra bsgyur mar pa lo tsa ba 'i mgur 'bum rnam thar skor

P.27The biographical hymns/songs of Tilopa, Naropa and Marpa, the three early hierarchsofKagyu tradition, Marpa was Milarepa's master.

dBu can script 19_201h century,

dpalldan nag po chen po 'i mngon rtogs

P.28An explanation of the meditative practice for propitiating the protector Mahakala.dBu can script 19_201h century. '

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Rje btsun mi la ras pa 'i rnam thar rgyas par phye ba mgur 'bum

P.29

The extensive biography of Milarepa known as One Hundred Thousand Songs.The biography of MiIm'epa is mainly told through highly spiritual hymns.

dBu can script, Indian paper. This xylographic prints were made in Manali, northIndia.

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bla ma nor Iha 'i sgrub thabsP.30

Liturgy for the practice/propitiation of one's guru as the deity ofwealth.dBu can'script. 20lh century. .

ngag dbang rnam rgyal sogs 'brug pa bka' brgyudpa 'i bla ma!i rnam tharP.31

The biographies of Drukpa Kagyu masters such as Ngawang Namgyel, the founder ofBhutan.dBu can script. 18"191h century

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blo bzang dpalldan bstan pa 'i nyi ma'i gsung 'bum Ga pa

P.32

The volume Ga of collected writings ofthe Panchen Lama Palden Tenpai Nyima(1782-1853) ofTashi Lhunpo. The collection contains meditative practices andpropitiations of various deities. For the following volumes see P. 52.dBu can script. 191h century.

spyod Jug 'grel paP.33

The extensive commentary on Bodhicaryavatara of Shantideva, by a Tibetan abbotKunzang Palden. Shantideva's treatise on Bodhisattva practice is one of theMahayana classics and is widely studied in Tibetan monasteries. It deals with theBodhicitta ideal of altruism and the six perfections. Kunzang Palden's commentary

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Rje bstun ra 10 tsa ba 'i rnam thar

P. 34

The biography of Ralotsawa (11 th century), a famous translator of the laterpropagation of Buddhism in Tibet by Yeshe Senge, who was descended from Rwa.dBu can script. 20th century. _ '

incorporates notes and comments on Bodhicaryavatara made my Paltrul Ugyen JigmeChokyi Wangpo, the greatest exponent of this treatise in Tibet.dBu can script, Indian paper.

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thub mchog byin rlabs gter mdzod dang gzhan stong khas len sogs mi pham gsungP.35 .

Some of the works of Mipham Gyamtsho (1846-1912) including his liturgy forworship of the Buddha and his exposition of Extrinsic Emptiness. 111ese texts arefrom the volume Ga of his collected writings.

th 'dBu can script. 20 century.

gcung don yod kyi rnam tharP.36A folk story about the two princely brothers, Dondrub and Donyo.dB~l can script. 19th century.

dBu can script, Indian paper.

bla ma mchodpa 'i khrid yigP.37 -A detailed explanation of the practice of the worship of one's gmu.

dag yig gnad ehe 'i tshig bsdus la don rgyas pa dri med Ie longP,38

A basic lexicon compiled by Serlo Khcnpo Samgey Tenzin. It is followed by theliturgy for making the smell offering to smell-eating spirits, by Mipham.dBu can script, 20'11 century.

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wa skyes dang khwa ta Ita bu 'i gang zag dmar rgyan zog por brdzu ba 'i gti mug gi'ehal gtam 'joms byedP.39

This is a rejoinder to Tenzin Drakpa's criticism of Kongtrul for the latter's inclusionof Bon doctrine in his collection of treasure teachings.Very harsh in language, the author, Lozang Tingzin Dorje, heaps insults on hisopponents.

dBu can script, 19-20'11 century.

'gro ba 'i mgon po kun dga' legs pa 'i rnam tharP.40

Biography of the eccentric saint Kunga Legpa, written by the late Chief Abbot ofBhutan, Geshe Jaku. This has been translated as The Divine Madman by KeithDowman.

Typeset, Indian paper.

Kiirikii lnga beu paP.41The Fifty Verses, a tract on the rules and practices for novice monks, generallyattributed to Nagarjuna.

dBu can script, 20'11 century.

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spyad Jug mchan 'grel

P.42

Atmotated commentary on the Bodhicaryavatara of Shantideva by Zhanphen ChokyiNangwa. There are also prayers to the masters of the lineage, enumerations of certaincategories and line drawings of the great Indian masters.

dBu can script, 20th century.*

kun mkhyen dri med 'ad zer gyi mam thaI' mthong btl don Idan

P. 43 ~.

Biography of Longchenpa Drimed Ozer (1306-1364), the great Nyingmapa masterwho systematized the Dzogchen meditative tradition into a coherent philosophy. Heranks. among the greatest Tibetan thinkers. The biography was written by ChodrakZangpo fi-om eastern Tibet at the request of Paljor Gyatsho and Lodoe Zangpo.


Tshigs bdun bla sgrub skor

P.44

Various manuals for worship of the guru based on the seven line prayer toPadmasambhava. The text comes from treasure teachings ofTannyi YungdrungLingpa alias Kongtrul Yonten Yonten Gyatsho (1813-1899) and deals with thepractice of guruyoga.


I'Da yig za ma tog bkodpaP.45A treatise on language and grammar by Zh;l1u Lotsawa Chokyong Zangpo (14411527).dBu can script, partially manuscript, 19-20'h century.

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'gro mgon zhabs dkar ba 'i i rnam thar rgyas par bshadpa

P.46A lengthy biography of Zhabkar Tshogdrug Rangdol (1781-1851), the famous yogilimn Amdo. For the sequel to this book see P.5.

dBu can script, 20th century.*

bya bral ngag dbang nor bu bzangpo 'i rnam thar

P. 47 ~.

Autobiography of a yogi called Ngawang Norbu Zangpo. He lived in the SoluKhumbu region and belonged to Tengbuche monastery.

dB . 20th .u can scnpt. century.

byang chub lam &'Yi sgron ma

P.48Atisha's Lamp for a Path to Enlightenment. This book, written by a Bengali saint,forms the core text of the Kadampa Lamrim tradition.


dbu ma rtsa ba shes rab

P.49Verses on the middle way, the Mulamadhyamakakarika of Nagarjuna. This treatise isa dassic on the philosophy of Emptiness mid reductive arguments used to explain thetheory of Emptiness.

dBu can script, Indian machine paper.

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Sngon 'gro 'i ngag 'don dmigs krid don 'grel

1'.50

Comments on recitation and visualization involved in preliminary practices, writtenby a Drukpa Kagyu heirarch, perhaps the famous Drukpa 1'adma Karpo (1527-1592)in south eastern Tibet. The woodblocks are in Thegchog Dechenling temple.


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brda yig ngag gf sgron ma

P.51

The famous Tibetan lexicon written by Palkhang Chozod Lotsawa (15<11 century),often used as a text book for learning Tibetan vocabulary.

dBu can script. 18-19'h century.

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Rje btsun blo bzang bstan pa 'f nyf ma 'f gsung 'bum nga pa

P.52

Nga volume of the collected writings of the Panchen Lama Lobzang Tanpai Nyima(1782-1853). This volume is the second in his great compilation ofpracticesassociated with the pantheon of Buddhist deities. The book deals with variousmeditative practices involving visualisation of deities and chanting of their mantras.See the preceding volume under 1'.32dBu can script. 19-20'h century.

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klu 'bum dkar nag

1'.53

Divided into two sections, the white lubum and the black lubum, this is a ritual textbelonging to the Bon po faith. However, it is used in most of the Himalayan houses,even by Buddhists. It is read for the attainment prosperity, health, etc., and oftenregarded as propitiating the naga or serpent world.

dBu can script, 19-20'h century,

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rda Jprod pa dbyangs can gyl mdo 'I rlsa 'grelP. 54

A commentary by Jigme Namkha Dorje, probably a Bonpo scholar as he calls himselfthe sage of Shen (gshen gyl drang srong), on the linguistic treatise Sarasvati, one ofthree main treatises known in Tibet for learning Sanskrit linguistics; analysing thenumerous verbal roots in Sanskrit.dBu med, Indian machine paper.*

thugs rje chen po bde gshegs kun'dus kyl sgrub thabsP.55.

Practical manual for the worship of Avalokiteshvara known as the Essence of allBuddhas.dBu can, 20th century.

mngon rtogs rgyanP.56The famous Abhisamayalankara of Maitreya, a major text book for studying theperfection of wisdom and Mahayana Buddhist soteriology; one of the most importantIndian treatises in the Tibetan monastic curriculum. Many contmentaries have beenwritten on it, both in India and Tibet.

dBu can script, 19 century.

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sum cu pa dang rlags Jug

P.57Two basic treatises of Tibetan gran1Il1ar, The Thirty Verses and The Application ofGenders, attributed to the seventh century father of Tibetan grammar Sambota.

dBu can script. 20th century

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tshog bdun gsol 'debs dang 'brei ba 'f bla ma 'f rnal 'byor

P.58Practical manual for guru yoga, the worship of guru on the basis of the seven lineprayer to Padmasambhava.


P.59A collection of stories on the theme ofliving people's visitations to the realm of hell.The collection includes popular accounts such as Nangsa Odbum's story of her tripsto hell, as well as uncommon ones about 'das logs and perfected saints who visit hellto redeem sentient beings; as for instance Maugaliputra and the Treasure discovererGuru Chowang who travel there to redeem their mothers.

kye rdo rje 'f rgyudP.60The Hevajratantra is one ofthe most important Buddhist tantras which came to Tibetfrom India during the later propagation of Buddhism there in the 11 'h century. It formsone of the most important texts in the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.


byang chub lam rim che ba

P.6lThis Treatise on Paths to Enlightenment is a classic of the Geluk tradition and animpressive work by its founder Tsongkhapa on Buddhist practice. It is an extension ofAtisha's Lamp for a Path to Enlightenment and forms the most important text onMahayana practice in the Gelukpa tradition. H has been recently translated intoEnglish as The Great Treatise on Path to Englightenment.

dBu can script. Indian machine paper.

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sprul sku rig 'dzin chen po gar dbang rdo rje 'i rnarn thaI'

P.62

The biography and hymns ofRigzin Garwang Dorje, probably the Ngari TertonGarwang DOlje (1640-1685). The woodblocks for this are in Paldencher gar.

dBu can script. 17_18111 century.**

tshad rna rnarn 'grel 'grel pa

P.63

The c6nuuentary on Dharmakirti's work on 10gico-epistemology by MiphamGyatsho. Dharmakirti's book is thc most authoritative and highly regarded treatise onlogic and epistemology in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism.

dBu can script. Indian machine paper.'*

rnngon pa rndzod kyi 'grelpa

P.64

Commentary on Vasubandhu's classic work on Buddhist phenomenology andmetaphysics. Tins is the most frequently studied work on ablndharma and discussesBuddhist metaphysics in great depth and detail. Mipham's comments are primarilymillotations to Vasubmldhu's verses.

dBu can script. Indian machine paper.*

yol rno ba chen po 'i skyes rab phreng ba

P.65

Tins collection contains a list of successive reincarnations of the tantric masterYulmowa, advisory and homiletic epistles and counsels, descriptive of meditativeexperience through hymns, etc.

dBu med script, Indian machine paper.

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byang chub sems dpa 'i spyodpa fa 'jug pa

P.66

Shantideva's famous poetical work on Bodhisattva altruism and Emptiness.

dBu can.script, Indian machine paper.

DohamdzodP.67

The treasury of hymns sung by Buddhist siddhas / mystics of India.

dBu can'script, Indian machine paper.

dwags po thar rgyanP.68

Gampopa's famous book on preliminary practices to guide a student towards spiritualmeditation; one of the most commonly read hooks in the Kagyutradition.dBu can script, Indian machine paper.*

Rnying ma 'i bstan pa 'i rnam gzhagP.69

A general exposition of the Nyingma system by Dudjom Jidrel Yeshe DOlje.dBu can script, Indian machine paper.*

P. 70

Collection of various pilgrimage guides to such places as Kailash, Drakar Taso andthe Mt. Everest area, Wutaishan in China, central Tibet, etc.These are lithographic redactions from the different woodblock prints.

dBu can and dBu med script, Indian machine paper. .*

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P. 71

Biographical information about the succession of treasure discoverers, rituals forempowerments, instructions for making ritual cakes.


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Rig 'dzin karma bdud 'joms kyi rnam thar

P. 72Biography of Rigzin Karma Dudjom, probably Yolmu Tulku Karma Thinley Dudjom(1726-1789), by Tsewang Chime Gonpo. .

dBu cal~script, Indiau machine paper.

Jo nang chos byungP. 73

A history of the Jonaugpa tradition, from which came most of the exponents ofZhantong philosophy or the theory of Extrinsic Emptiness, which was treated asheresy by many Tibetan masters.

dBu Call script, Indian machine paper.

'jam dbyangs chos kyi blo gros kyi rnam thar

P. 74The biography of Jamyang Chokyi Lodoe (1893-1959) by Raugjung Khyentse Ozer,probablythe late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, spiritual tutor to the King of Bhutan.


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bde chen zhing smon 'grel paP.75Commentary on Karma Chagme's prayer for rebirth in the western Buddha realm ofSukhavati, by Mewa Sonam Chodrub

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mkhas 'jugP. 76

A work by Miphmn Gyatsho (1856-1912) which introduces Buddhist philosophicalvocabulary and religious topics in very simple language; a popular textbook forbeginners in the Nyingma, Kagyu and Sakya traditions.

dBu can script, Indiml machine paper.

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zab mo nang donP. 77

A wOlkby the third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339) one of three main texts ofthe Kagyupas on the philosophy and practice of Mahanmdra.

dBu .can script, Indian machine paper.

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rje btsun blo bzang ye shes kyi gsang ba 'i mam thar

P.78

The secret biography of Panchen Lmna Lozang Yeshe (1663-1737).dBu can script, 20th century. (Incomplete)

bod kyi yig ris dang grangs tshad

P. 79A specimen of Tibetan calligraphy and numerals written by Serlo Khenpo SangayTenzin to be used for teaching Tibetan script.

dBu can and dBu med scripts, 20'h century

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bka ' bsgyur snying po bsdus pa 'i gzungs

P, 80

The dharani spell which is believed to be the essence of all the words of the Buddha.This small scripture is a popular ritual text read in homes for various purposes.


sgroi dkar yid bzhin 'khor 10 'i gsol 'debs

P. 81

An invocation to the White Tara called 'the wish-granting wheel'.d . 20'h .Bu can scnpt, century.

Mar pa 'i gdams pa chos drug sras mkhar ma

P.82

A collection of Marpa's instructions on the six yogas ofNaropa, which was revealedby the treasure discoverer Guru Choewang (1212-1270); an interesting text by Marpa,the founder of Kagyu, which was revealed by a Nyingma treasure discoverer.


o rgyan rnam thar padma dkar poP.83

A biography ofPadmasambhava from the collection known as the Treasury ofDakinis. It is treasure teaching in verse..


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jam dpal mtshan bljod bodyig Ian tsha shan sbyar

P. 84

A famous tautra, the Recitation ofMmUushri's name. Here it is written in Sanskrit inthe Lantsha script and transliterated in dBu can script and also translated into Tibetan.The woodblocks are in Meru Phuntshog Norling. The first leaf is missing.dBu can and Lantsha script. 191h century.*

gnam chos 'pho ba

P. 85

Teachings on Phowa from the cycle ofNamcho teachings by the treasure discovererMigyur Dorje. Phowa is the ability to transfer consciousness at the time of death tothe Sukhavati realm of Amitabha Buddha in the west.The woodblocks are in Barnyag. First leaf missing.

dBu can script, 20lh century.

dag yig dri med me longP.86

A grammar and linguistic treatise by Serlo Khenpo Sangay Tenzin.dBu can script, 20lh century.

grub chen brgyad cu 'i sgrub thabs las byang las rim brgya rtsa po

P.87

Liturgical ritual and instruction for the worship/practice of the eighty four siddhas;from the treasure teachings of Migyur DOlje Drakpo tsal. This teaching was found inthe cliffs of Drugu Lhadrak.The final leaves are missing.

dBu cml script, Indian machine paper.

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P.88

The mandala of Mahakarunagarbha Buddha and his retinue. The block is Japaneseand this is according to the Kojima version from the mid-tenth century.

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rtsis gzhung vaidurya dkar po

P. 89

This is the great treatise on astrology and prognostication, The White Beryl, by theregent Sangay Gyatsho, who ruled Tibet after the 5th Dalai Lama.The first and last pages are missing.

dBu can script, 19-20th century.. "

gang shar rdo rje 'i glu phrengP.90

The spiritual hymns ofJamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892).dBu med script. Indian machine paper.•

Lha sa sogs dbus gtsang gi gnas yigP.91

Pilgrimage guide to places in central Tibet such as Lhasa.The book is incomplete.

dBu can script, 20th century••

rgyal ba yang mgon pa 'i bka' 'bumP. 92

Collected writings of the Kagyupa hierarch Yangonpa.The book is incomplete.

dEu can script, 18-19 century.

Tshad ma rnam 'gre! 'gre! paP.93

Commentary on Sakya Pandita's work on logic and epistemology, the Tshad ma riggter, by Mipham Gyatsho; from the volume Kha of his writings.

dBu can'script, 20 th century.*

k!ong chen snying thigP.94

A text from the Longchen Nyingthig cycle ofJigme Lingpa (1729/30-1798) whoprovides a thorough treatment of Dzogchen thought and practice.The text is incomplete, lacking the first and last leaves. Elegantly notated by its readerin aBu med script.

, dBu can and dBu med script, 19_201h century.

gang ri 'i gso! 'debs gnas yig rnam thar sogs

P.95

Volumes containing various pilgrimage guides, prayers and biographies.

dBu can script, Indian machine paper.*

Ge sar byang go ra rgya! po '{ tsha rgyanP. 96

The Gesar epic as it relates to the northern country.Lithographic reprint, 2 vols.dBu med script, Indian machine paper.**

bla ma grub pa shes rab Icyi gsung mgurP.97

Hymns and writin~s of Lama Dmbpa Sherab;dBu can script, 18' 1 century.

brgyudpa yid bzhin nor bu legs par bshadpa ngo mtshar rgya mtsho

P. 98

Biographical account of the Taglung Kagyu tradition, starting with the greatTaglungpa Tashi Pal. .Lacking the first leafdBu can script, 20'h century. .

Rje btsun mi la ras pa 'i mam thar mam mgur rigs

P.99

Biographies and hymns of Tibet's great yogi-poet Milarepa.There are five different biographies, including one from Tangayling and one fromDrakar Taso. See also P. 29 for an Indian reprint.

dBu can script, 18-20 century.

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Rnying ma rgyud 'bum rin po che

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The Nyingma Gyudbum collection reproduced in Delhi by the Late Dilgo KhyentseRinpoche based on the Tingkye version. The Nyingma Gyudbum contains tantraswhich were allegedly received and translated in Tibet during the earlier propagationof Buddhism in 8'h and 9'h centuries. However, some later masters rejected theirauthenticity claiming that they are Tibetml creations without Indic origin. Buton, thecompiler of Tibetan canons, omitted the tantras from the traditional cmlOnicalcollections of kangyur and tangyur. Their adherents gathered them into a different setoftantras known as Nyingma Gyudbum. Before the cultural revolution, it is believed

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that there were over a hundred different versions of the Nyingma Gyudbum. Todaythere are only about seven versions available, the most reliable being a manuscriptversion in Bhutan. Although the standard collections from Bhutan have 46 volumes,this redaction has 34 volumes number Ka-A and Om, Ah, Hum and Eh..


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P. 101A chapter from the Gesar epic, incomplete.dBu med script, lithographic print on Indian machine paper.

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