The exceptionally skilled Lama Yeshe Gyamtso, is one of the foremost translators of Tibetan Buddhist written and oral teachings.
After completing two traditional three-year retreats under the guidance of Kalu Rinpoche and Lama Norlha, at Kagyu Thubten Choling in Wappingers Falls, New York, he has served as an interpreter for many eminent teachers, including the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, and Mingyur Dorje Rinpoche.
Lama Yeshe’s published translations include Chariot of the Fortunate: The Life of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche; The Vajra Garland and the Lotus Garden: Treasure Biographies of Padmakara and Vairochana; Nyima Tashi: The Songs and Instructions of the First Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche; Treasury of Eloquence: The Songs of Barway Dorje; The Precious Essence; Garland of Jewels: The Eight Great Bodhisattvas; and The Hundred Tertons. He is also the author of On the Four Noble Truths and Shower of Blessings.
Amrita of Eloquence: A Biography of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
A luminous portrait of the life of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, one of the Kagyu lineage’s most beloved and revered teachers. Lama Karma Drodhul describes Khenpo Rinpoche and his life with lyrical beauty, devotion, affectio...
On the Four Noble Truths
Lama Yeshe Gyamtso gives an elegant presentation of the four noble truths, introducing several aspects of the Buddhist outlook, including the four seals, which are connected to the truth of suffering; the four mindfulness...