Lama Jampa Thaye

Click here for a video of Lama Jampa speaking about Diamond Sky.

Diamond Sky is an accessible and practical account of the Buddhist path for anyone wishing to understand the essential points of Buddhism and gain a deeper understanding of the path to enlightenment.

Lama Jampa's account traces Buddhism from its origins to the present day, and explains in a clear and direct way the essential teachings of Buddhism, starting with 'taking refuge' in the Three Jewels of Buddha, dharma and sangha, and the four contemplations that create a grounding for the Buddhist path to freedom from our current state of suffering.Lama Jampa then provides a profound step-by-step introduction to the meditations of the Mahayana, by which one can develop loving kindness and compassion, motivated by Bodhicitta - the altruistic resolve to obtain the state of a Buddha for the benefit of beings.

Click here for a video of Lama Jampa speaking about Wisdom in Exile.

This insightful and controversial book explores the space that has arisen for Buddhism in the West and the forces of opportunism and arrogance that could destroy the possibility of authentic Buddhism becoming established. 

• Will Buddhism take root in the West or is it an endeavor doomed to failure?

• Are the first generation of Western Buddhists its supporters or its destroyers?

"Wisdom in Exile proposes a fresh approach to Buddhism, one in which the fundamental tenets of the Buddha’s teachings are rediscovered." His Holiness Sakya Trichen, the 41st Head of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism

"I think that this book will be beneficial in helping Western practitioners to avoid some of the pitfalls of cultural and spiritual misunderstanding." His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Head of the Karma-Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism

Click here for a video of Lama Jampa speaking about Patterns in Emptiness. 

How do Buddha’s teachings answer the most profound questions of our existence? What makes his thinking unique amongst other systems of thought? The answer lies in his teachings on ‘dependent origination’, which hold the key to unlocking his doctrines of karma, rebirth, suffering, liberation and compassion. Patterns in Emptiness shows how understanding this core Buddhist teaching of ‘dependent origination’ can transform how we see the world and provide an antidote to the disordered thinking that leaves us in the grip of the disturbing emotions. Without understanding this essential teaching, our meditation practice is likely to lead only to greater confusion.