Voices from Larung Gar is the first collection of talks and writings by the leading voices of Larung Gar, the largest Buddhist institution on the Tibetan plateau. The book offers a compelling vision for Buddhism in the twenty-first century by some of the most erudite, creative, and influential Tibetan Buddhist luminaries today. In everyday language, these leaders delve into an array of contemporary issues, including science, ethics, gender equity, and animal welfare.

This collection features contributions from a range of prominent figures who are forging dynamic, modern paths forward for an ancient tradition. Included are the internationally renowned Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok, founder of Larung Gar, his distinguished successors Khenpos Sodargye and Tsultrim Lodro, and erudite nuns holding the scholarly title Khenmo, who are becoming known for their impressive publishing projects. Larung Gar is thus one of Tibetan Buddhism's most vital communities, actively balancing cultural preservation and innovation.

Voices from Larung Gar: Shaping Tibetan Buddhism for the Twenty-First Century, Holly Gayley (Editor), Shambhala Publications, Paperback, 292 pp, $24.95

Holly Gayley, Associate Professor of Buddhist Studies, is a scholar and translator of contemporary Buddhist literature in Tibet. She is author of Love Letters from Golok: A Tantric Couple in Modern Tibet, co-editor of A Gathering of Brilliant Moons: Practice Advice from the Rime Masters of Tibet, and translator of Inseparable Across Lifetimes: The Lives and Love Letters of Namtrul Rinpoche and Khandro Tare Lhamo.

CONTENTS: Voices from Larung Gar
Editor's Preface		ix
Editor's Introduction		xi
1.	The Serta Speech The Tenth Panchen Lama, Chokyi Gyaltsen Translated by Antonio Terrone	3
2.	Heart Advice for the Twenty-First Century Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Translated by Holly Gayley	17
3.	A Spontaneous Song of Victory Khenpo Sodargye on Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok and Mipham Rinpoche Translated by Pema Jamyong	37
4.	The Unity of Religion and Tibetan Culture Metrul Tenzin Gyatso Translated by Jann Ronis	109
5.	A Case for Animal Compassion Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro Translated by Geoffrey Barstow	125
6.	Tibetan Buddhism and the New Science of Rebirth Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro Translated by Michael R. Sheehy	135
7.	Answers to Questions on Madhyamaka Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro Translated by Douglas Duckworth	155
8.	Liberating Lives Khenpo Sodargye and Khenpo Sherab Zangpo Translated by Catherine Hardie	175
9.	The Future of Tibetan Women Khenmo Rigzin Chodron Translated by Padma 'tsho	209
10.	Lessons from Buddhist Foremothers The Editors of the Arya Tare Book Series Translated by Padma 'tsho and Sarah H. Jacoby	219
Notes		235
Bibliography		257
List of Contributors		271
Index		275