Recommended Reading List
Introductory
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche (an excellent introduction to the Vajrayana path)
This Precious Life by Khandro Rinpoche
Indestructible Truth by Reginald Ray (an overview of the path according to the Vajrayana tradition)
The Secret of the Vajra World by Reginald Ray (an introduction to the path of Vajrayana)
In the Buddha’s Words edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi (inspiring collection of short talks by the Buddha)
The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa (the stages on the path according to the Mahayana tradition)
Historical Background of the Nyingma and Palyul Lineages
A Garland of Immortal Wish-fulfilling Trees by Ven. Tsering Lama Jampal Zangpo
(biographies of the great masters of the Palyul LIneage
The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism: Its Fundamentals and History by Dudjom RInpoche
Hidden Teachings of Tibet by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche
(an explanation of the Terma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism)
Foundation and Tantric Practice
The Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul RInpoche
Tantric Practice in Nyingma by Khetsun Sangpo Rinpochay
The Torch of Certainty by Jamgon Kongtrul
The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones by Dilgo Khyentse
Generating the Deity by Ven. Gyaltrul Rinpoche
Bodhicitta & Compassion
A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life by Santideva (Wallace translation)
Mind Training by Ringu Tulku
Morality and Ethics
Perfect Conduct by Ngari Panchen, Pema Wangyi Gyalpo
Buddhist Ethics by Jamgon Kongtrul