This pack of three books from Wisdom Publications includes "Becoming Vajrasattva: The Tantric  Path of Purification" by Lama Yeshe, "Peacock in the Poison Grove: Two Buddhist Texts on Training the Mind" by Geshe Lhundub Sopa and "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron.

Becoming Vajrasatta: The Tantric Path of Purification~ Lama Yeshe

"The practice of purification is one of the most important solutions to life¿s problems." Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Common to all four traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, the practice of Vajrasattva is used to purify negative karma, illness, and obstacles to spiritual development.  Lama Yeshe, the inspirational teacher who strongly influenced the development of Buddhism in the West, found that the practice of Vajrasattva brought dramatic results for his Western students.  Becoming Vajrasattva is a complete guide to this purification practice, providing instruction on the method, commentary on the traditional texts, and insight into tantra.  Also included is an entire section of complete retreat instructions, indispensable reading material for anyone undertaking a retreat in the Tibetan tradition.

Peacock in the Poison Grove: Two Buddhist Texts on Training the Mind ~ Geshe Lhundub Soba

Geshe Sopa offers insightful commentary on two of the earliest Tibetan texts that focus on mental training. Peacock in the Poison Grove presents powerful yogic methods of dispelling the selfish delusions of the ego and maintaining purity in our motives. Geshe Sopa's lucid explanations teach how we can fight the egocentric enemy within by realizing the truth of emptiness and by developing a compassionate, loving attitude toward others.

Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions ~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron

Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. All these traditions trace their beginnings to the teachings of one man in India 2,500 years ago. These teachings spread worldwide in all directions and into numerous languages, making Buddhism one of the today's most influential religions.

In Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out the convergence and divergence of the two major Buddhist movements - the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the PaÂÂ?li traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.

The authors consider Buddhism's core practices and tenets, such as the four noble truths, the practice of meditation, the cultivation of love, and the meaning of nirvanÂÂ?a, and how the traditions sometimes agree and sometimes differ in their interpretations.  The author's respectful approach illuminates the many ways that all forms of Buddhism, amid their rich diversity, share a common heritage and common goals.