The original version of this books is a transcription of teachings whereby Khenpo Rinpoche presented the nine vehicles (Skt. Yana) within the gradual path that leads to Dzogchen, namely the peak of the spiritual realization. Here we have reached out the very heart of the highest buddhist philosophy that is presented in a very accessible and lively way meant for the public at large as well as advanced practitioners.

By introducing us to the nine vehicles of the Nyingmapa tradition, the purpose of Khenpo Chimed Rinpoche is to bring us closer to the quintessence of the Buddha's teachings as well as to major commentaries upon them from India, Tibet or Nepal.

Moreover, this book offers many spicy and amazing anecdotes regarding the life of great Indian and Tibetan masters from the past, which will doubtlessly be of great delight for the readers and a daily source of inspiration and reflection.

The "Nine yana" is a guide, a spiritual friend, and we sish it will be a cause of enlightenment for all beings!
Nine Yana, Khenpo Chimed Rinpoche, Aditya Prakashan, Paperback, $18.00

Khenpo Chimed Rinpoche is an eminent professor of the Nyingmapa lineage. His charisma associated with an immense heart and a tremendous sense of humour give him the capacity to guide nowadays thousands of students and disciples worldwide.

CONTENTS: Nine Yana
Dedication and thanks	xi
Foreword	xiii
Introduction	xv
The Buddha's teaching	1
The nine yana	17
Shravakayana, the yana of hearers	27
Pratyekabuddhayana, the yana of the "self-Buddha"	51
Mahayana, the bodhisattvayana	64
Kriya Tantra, the yana of ritual action	86
Charya Tantra, the yana of the behavior	109
Yoga Tantra, the union yana	125
Maha yoga, the yana of the great union	144
Anu Yoga, the Yana that follows the Yana of great union	168
Dzogchen, the yana of the Great Perfection	186
Conclusion	202
Khenpo Chimed Rinpoche biography	208
Glossary	211