Foreword by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche:
"During Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's life, he taught extensively, not only providing translation and commentary of Tibetan Buddhist texts, but also direct and spontaneous teachings that were very practical, and gave down-to-earth advice on how to do life better. Rinpoche gave advice on how we can review and manage our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world in such a way that can enhance our experience of life generally, and how we can more heroically face the many challenges life presents. How To Do Life is a collection of teachings given by the Traleg Rinpoche on topics such as love and relationships, understanding emotions, and working with depression and destructive emotions. Rinpoche provides a fresh approach to reviewing our experience, and explains the Buddhist perspective on building awareness and reducing suffering. It provides insights that can help us all Do Life better."
How To Do Life: A Buddhist Perspective,Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche; Shogam Publications; Paperback, 370 Pages, $29.95

Traleg Kyabgon (1955-2012) was the founder of E-Vam Institute, which is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. He taught extensively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and is the author of such books as: Actuality of Being, Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice, Desire: Why It Matters, Moonbeams of Mahamudra, and Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't and Why It Matters.

CONTENTS: How To Do Life: A Buddhist Perspective
Foreword by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche	x
Biography of Author Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche	xi
Acknowledgements	xiv
Editor's Introduction	xv
Section One: Living a Fulfilling Life
Chapter One Right Vision, Big Vision	1
Chapter Two Relationship with Oneself and Positive Self-Image	14
Chapter Three The Importance of Positive Thoughts	27
Chapter Four Relationship with Others and a Meaningful Life	40
Chapter Five Relationship with Reality	54
Section Two: Relationships in Everyday Life
Chapter Six Self-Knowledge and Relationships	71
Chapter Seven Love	94
Chapter Eight Witnessing Our Own Emotions	111
Chapter Nine Intention, Expression, and Fluidity in Relationships	116
Section Three: Emotions
Chapter Ten Emotions and Fixation	122
Chapter Eleven Emotions, Self-Interest, and the Role of Judgment	136
Chapter Twelve Omnipresent Mental Factors and the Primary and Secondary Emotions	147
Chapter Thirteen The Relationship Between Cognitive Activity and Emotional Experiences	162
Chapter Fourteen Giving Rise to Positive Emotions	171
Chapter Fifteen The Support Structure of Emotions	184
Chapter Sixteen The Relationship Between Destructive Emotions and Our Thoughts	199
Chapter Seventeen Overcoming Negative Tendencies	209
Chapter Eighteen Varying Approaches to Meditation	223
Chapter Nineteen Developing a Healthier Relationship to Depression	239
Chapter Twenty Depression and Courage	248
Section Four: Happiness
Chapter Twenty-One Theories of Happiness--East and West	261
Chapter Twenty-Two Happiness and Its Relationship to Suffering	273
Chapter Twenty-Three Happiness and the Distance Between How Things Are and How They Appear	283
Chapter Twenty-Four Happiness and Our Sensory Experience	294
Chapter Twenty-Five Happiness and Our Karmic Disposition	303
Chapter Twenty-Six Happiness: a Comprehensive Perspective on Fulfillment	318
Chapter Twenty-Seven Happiness, Morality, and Fulfilling Our Desires	331
Chapter Twenty-Eight Happiness, Appreciation, and Intentionality	338
Notes	348
Index	353