Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

  • 19

    Catalog books

  • 17

    Works

  • 1992 to 2017

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso presents practical, practice-focused guides to Buddhist training. In Eight Steps to Happiness he lays out a progressive path of ethical living and loving-kindness, emphasizing daily exercises and mental attitudes that cultivate inner peace and compassionate relationships.

In Tantric Grounds and Paths Gyatso maps the Vajrayana journey with clear stages and meditative techniques, explaining how to enter, progress, and complete tantric practice. The book pairs philosophical clarity with step-by-step instructions aimed at serious practitioners seeking transformative results.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Lamrim-style practical Buddhist instruction • Clear explanations of meditation methods • Integration of Sutra and Tantra

Genres and themes: Tibetan Buddhism • Meditation and ethical guidance • Vajrayana practice

Who this author is best for: For readers seeking step-by-step Buddhist practice grounded in compassion and disciplined meditation.

Start with a general practice guide like Eight Steps to Happiness, then consult Tantric Grounds and Paths for advanced Vajrayana instructions.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness

    Tharpa Pubns • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 294 pages.

  2. LIVING MEANINGFULLY, DYING JOYFULLY: The Profound Practice Of Transference Of Consciousness

    Tharpa Pubns • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 238 pages.

  3. LIVING MEANINGFULLY, DYING JOYFULLY: The Profound Practice Of Transference Of Consciousness(H)

    Tharpa Pubns • 2000 • standard commitment

    You follow Tibetan Buddhist practice and want step-by-step phowa instruction | You seek a Tharpa Publications guide bala…

  4. Tantric Grounds and Paths: How to Enter, Progress On, and Complete the Vajrayana Path

    Tharpa Pubns • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 280 pages.

  5. Heart Jewel: The Essential Practices Of Kadampa Buddhism

    Tharpa Pubns • 1997 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  6. Universal Compassion by Gyatso, Geshe Kelsang

    Tharpa Pubns • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 176 pages.

  7. Universal Compassion: Transforming Your Life Through Love and Compassion

    Tharpa Pubns • 1997 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  8. The Bodhisattva Vow

    Tharpa Pubns • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 144 pages.

  9. The Bodhisattva Vow: a Practical Guide to Helping Others

    Tharpa Pubns • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 152 pages.

  10. Clear Light of Bliss: The Practice of Mahamudra in Vajrayana Buddhism

    Tharpa Pubns • 1992 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1992 • 320 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • LIVING MEANINGFULLY, DYING JOYFULLY: The Profound Practice Of Transference Of Consciousness is the easier short commitment, while Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness asks for more reading time up front.

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