This Small volume contains two works on the Vinaya, or system of self-discipline, which is considered very important within all the Dharma traditions of Tibet. These texts focus on the Vinaya as it is taught to young novice monks: the first work is Nagarjuna's Stanzas for a Novice Monk, presented with a commentary by the 19th-century Nyingma lama, Jamyang Mipam Rinpoche.

The second work in this volume is the Essence of the Ocean of Vinaya, composed by the 14th-century lama, Je Tsong Khapa, concerning the eight fundamental categories of the pratimoksha vows.

Although both of these texts were primarily composed for ordained members of the Sangha, they contain wisdom and advice of benefit to all those interested in the Buddhadharma and Tibetan culture.

Tibetan text included.

Lama Mipham's Commentary to Nagarjuna's Stanzas For a Novice Monk; Mipham, Nagarjuna, and Je TsongKhapa; Paljor Publications; Paperback, 67 pages, $8.00

Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1864-1912) was a great master of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the leading figures in the Ri-me (non-sectarian) movement in Tibet. He is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion and scholarship. HIs accomplishments in practice, learning, composition and teaching are immense.