Help yourself to a collection of writings that contains the "delightfully unconventional (and) even outrageous, letting in fresh air on petrified views or musty traditions." Straight from the Heart brings together an inspiring collection of Buddhist teachings, songs of realization, meditation instructions, and enlightened poetry all chosen for their power to speak directly to the student. Most of them are simply unknown precious gems which deserve a wider audience.

Snow Lion Publications is one of the premier publishers and distributors of important Tibtan Buddhist texts and other books in the world today. It was established in 1980 in Ithaca, New York, and has grown in influence since then. Inspired by a meeting with the Dalai Lama, the three individuals who began Snow Lion--including current editorial director Sidney Piburn--vowed to create a press devoted to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and culture. The original idea was to present translations from all the schools of Tibetan Buddhism and to publish academic as well as popular titles. President Jeff Cox and the Snow Lion editors were particularly interested in publishing monastic textbooks from the various traditions, and their current partnership with the Tsadra Foundation is an excellent example of this important work.

Snow Lion is an important partner of the Shambhala Sun Foundation, and you will find many articles and excerpts from their important books in our magazines. Please visit their website to see the impressive catalog of books they offer.