Contents

Introduction by Thupten Jinpa

Translator’s Note

1.A Garland of Essential Advice on Societal Values
Dromtönpa (1005–64)

2.A Jewel Treasury of Wise Sayings
Sakya Paṇḍita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182–1251)

3.A Commentary on “A Jewel Treasury of Wise Sayings”
Rinchen Pal (thirteenth century)

4.Ganden Wise Sayings: A Bouquet of White Lotuses
Paṇchen Sönam Drakpa (1478–1554)

5.Rays of Sunlight: A Commentary on “Ganden Wise Sayings”
Yangchen Gawai Lodrö (1740–1827)

6.A Pearl Garland of Advice
The Fifth Dalai Lama (1617–82)

7.A Treatise on Trees
Gungthang Tenpai Drönmé (1762–1823)

8.A Treatise on Water
Gungthang Tenpai Drönmé

9.A Treatise on Wind
Kyilsur Losang Jinpa (b. 1821)

10.A Treatise on Earth
Paṇchen Chökyi Nyima (1883–1937)

11.Khaché Phalu’s Advice
(Anonymous)

Table of Proper Names

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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