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Dharma

128 books

Shamata Meditation Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

23 Pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 20, 2012

An introduction and commentary on basic sitting meditation that is easy to read.

Training the Mind Dharma Practice

56 pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 3, 2011

Being twelve articles on the basics of mind training and dharma practice presented in an informal way. Included are complete instructions for Shamata sitting meditation and Tonglen, two classic mind training methods.

Training the Mind Book Two

119 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 20, 2012

Twenty-five easy-to-read articles on meditation and mind training, including post-meditation practice, mixing your meditation with daily activities and more.

Life as Mandala Creating Sacred Space

5 pages, pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 12, 2011

The concept of mandalas, their offering, and the creating of sacred space in everyday life.

Experiences with Mahamudra The Dharma of Meditation

154 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 27, 2010

This book documents the author's personal journey in dharma practice, particularly as regards learning Mahamudra meditation.

Urgency in Dharma Practice

13 pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 18, 2010

This short article addresses urgency in learning to experience your mind through meditation and other dharma practices, including the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward the Dharma.

The Lama of Appearances Learning Dharma through Nature

160 Page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 25, 2010

The Lama of Appearances provides an introduction to an important Tibetan teaching that is little known here in the West, and that is that nature herself, the world of appearances, is a perfect reflection of the mind, and can be a trusted guide to learning

Dharma Practice Calendar 154-Year Buddhist Lunar Calendar

478 Page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 25, 2010

Most dharma practitioners have a meditation or practice schedule based on the lunar calendar, including not only New and Full Moon times, but exact times for the 30 lunar days in each lunar month.

Change and the Self and Other Writings

224 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 2, 2013

What we have here are recent essays and blogs, mostly from 2013, but some from 2012. These offerings are a bit of a smorgasbord, but two principle themes are the effects of change on the Self and its reactions. Although I have many interests, of late they seem to be narrowing down to dharma-related themes, in particular phenomenology and the dharma. It is a little embarrassing to have such a narrow perspective, but then I remind myself that the dharma is not only the middle way, but it is a wide path, and the only one I feel like traveling just now.

Dharma: The Intangibles

44 Pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 22, 2013

Meditation training is still quite new in this country. We are just getting the word out, so most of the emphasis is on the actual physical meditation technique itself, the bare bones, but there is more. Aside from the basic physical technique, there are what I sometimes call the "intangibles' – everything else. There is so much emphasis on learning the basic techniques of meditation that these intangibles are usually ignored until later on down the line. The problem with this is that these so-called "intangibles" are not just supplementary add-ons -- afterthoughts. Quite the contrary, they are crucial to the success of actually learning to meditate properly.

Tranquility and Insight Meditation an approach for beginners

53 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 30, 2014

A series of blogs on the two main types of meditation, Tranquility and Insight meditation, everything you need to learn Tranquility meditation, plus an introduction to Insight meditation.

2014 Blogs and Stories

339 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 18, 2014

I give up trying to arrange and sort these articles. This book contains a variety of blogs on different topics and in different categories. You know what you feel like reading, so please suit yourself.

Using Lunar Calendars

141 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 13, 2014

How to use a lunar calendar, complete with introduction, and section on the Lunar Month, Phases of the Moon, Major Practice Days, Detailed Practice Days for a Year, Hindu Tithies, illustration and interpretation for each of the thirty lunar days, The Eleven Karanas with interpretations and graphics, Detailed Indian Tithies, Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions), with graphics and interpretations.

Alteration of the Self Psychedelic Drugs

36 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 9, 2014

These are a series of articles on psychedelic drugs and their relation to the Self and to Buddhist mind training.

The Dharma of Marriage A Life Practice

58 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 18, 2014

Tibetan Buddhist monks and laypersons, along with Zen Buddhist, have developed methods of training the mind that are over 1,000 years old and have proved very effective. These amount to a life-long practice. Marriage for many of us is also a life-long practice just as difficult and complete as many dharma practices. This article is about using these tried and true dharma practices within a marriage to solve problems and to help keep it together.

Small Worlds: BuddhistSHrine Macro and Close-Up Photography


41 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 20, 2015

I have been involved with the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) Monastery since 1983, when they were just pouring the foundation. Most of the photos photos shown here were taken at the KTD monastery (KTD) which is located in the mountains above the city of Woodstock, N.Y. KTD is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in North America, the seat of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje.

Tong-Len: The Alchemy of Reaction (2nd Edition)

49 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 10, 2015

A complete dharma practice that is easy to learn and that can be used both on-the-cushion and off-the-cushion during the rest of your day. In my opinion this is a practice tailored for Westerners.

The Illustrated Guide to Dharma Stuff: Rupas (statues) Buddhist Rupas and Statues

104 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 15, 2015

The Illustrated Guide to Dharma Stuff: Rupas (statues) This free e-book is for those who want to look at Tibetan Buddhist “Rupas” or statue close-up and in detail.

Training the Mind: Book One Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

126 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 18, 2015

Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.

Training the Mind: Book Two Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally


112 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 18, 2015

Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.

Training the Mind: BookThree Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

65 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 18, 2015

Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.

Training the Mind: Book Four Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

54 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 18, 2015

Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.

Mind Training Selected Dharma Articles

100 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015

Here are a series of nineteen articles written in 2015 by Michael Erlewine, all focused on Tibetan Buddhist mind-training methods, and geared for the beginning and intermediate practitioner. They are easy to read and understand and are based on hands-on practical experience rather than abstract theory.

The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Common Preliminaries

24 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015

The “Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward the Dhama,” also called the Common Preliminaries and the Four Reversals are considered by many as the place to begin understanding, learning, and practicing the Dharma. Not some scholarly doctrine or list of imperatives, the Four Thoughts are already familiar to most people as part of their deepest inner sense of reality.

Beginning Dharma Practrice Where to Begin

42 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015

Training the Mind: BookThree Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

65 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 18, 2015

Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.

Training the Mind: Book Four Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

54 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 18, 2015

Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.

Mind Training Selected Dharma Articles

100 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015

Here are a series of nineteen articles written in 2015 by Michael Erlewine, all focused on Tibetan Buddhist mind-training methods, and geared for the beginning and intermediate practitioner. They are easy to read and understand and are based on hands-on practical experience rather than abstract theory.

The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Common Preliminaries

24 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015

The “Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward the Dhama,” also called the Common Preliminaries and the Four Reversals are considered by many as the place to begin understanding, learning, and practicing the Dharma. Not some scholarly doctrine or list of imperatives, the Four Thoughts are already familiar to most people as part of their deepest inner sense of reality.

Beginning Dharma Practrice Where to Begin

42 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015

A series of easy-to-read and understand articles on how get started practicing dharma, where and how to begin.

The Sacred Art of Sange Wangchug Volume 1: Deities

128 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 7, 2015

The dharma art of Sange Wangchug, cultural minister of Bhutan, Volume 1, Deities

The Sacred Art of Sange Wangchug Volume 2, Decorative

118 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 7, 2015

The art of Sange Wangchug, Cultural Minister of Bhutan, Volume 2, Decorative.

The Sacred Art of Sange Wangchug Volume 3: Pecha Art

77 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 7, 2015

The Art of Sange Wangchug, Cultural Minister of Bhutan, Volume 3, Pecha Art

Dharma Blogs 2015 Blogs & Stories

251 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 10, 2016

A selection of dharma blogs and stories from 2015 by Michael Erlewine on various topics, including Yidams, Terma, Khenpo Gangshar, Rebirth, Lunar Cycle, Impermanence, Vipassana, Karma, Shines, Gaps… fifty articles in all

2015 Dharma Blogs Winter With Michael Erlewine

102 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

2015 Winter blogs by Michael Erlewine, 24 articles

DHARMA BLOGS, 2015 Spring With Michael Erlewine

258 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2015 Spring, 258 pages, 52 articles

DHARMA BLOGS, 2015 Summer With Michael Erlewine

262 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2015 Summer, 262 pages, 52 articles

DHARMA BLOGS, 2015 Fall With Michael Erlewine

340 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2015 Fall, 340 pages, 65 articles

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Winter With Michael Erlewine

407 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Winter, 407 pages, 83 articles.

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Spring With Michael Erlewine

232 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Spring, 232 pages, 67 articles.

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Summer With Michael Erlewine

151 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Summer, 151 pages, 50 articles

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Fall With Michael Erlewine

310 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Fall, 310 pages, 80 articles.

DHARMA BLOGS, 2017 WINTER With Michael Erlewine

255 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2017 WINTER, 255 pages, 67 articles.

Dharma Blogs 2017 Spring With Michael Erlewine

203 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

Dharma Blogs 2017 Spring, 203 pages, 74 articles.

Mahamudra: My Story Learning Mahamudra

75 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 7, 2017

The author's personal experience with Mahamudra training and experiences over 30 years working with a Tibetan Rinpoche.

DHARMA BLOGS, 2017 Summer With Michael Erlewine

344 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 1, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2017 Summer, 344 pages, 75 Articles

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Spring With Michael Erlewine

232 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jun 29, 2017

DHARMA BLOGS, 2016 Spring, 232 pages, 67 articles.

DHARMA BLOGS, 2017 Fall Pt. 2 With Michael Erlewine

263 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 2, 2017

Dharma blogs for 2017, Fall, Part 2, 67 Articles

The Dharma of Resistance With Michael Erlewine

27 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 2, 2017

The dharma of resistance, when we HAVE to do something, but don't feel like it. Several articles.

The Loss of Substance Stories and Notes on Addiction

51 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 8, 2017

Michael Erlewine explains how he approached various addictions, including caffeine, alcohol, sugar, drugs, cigarettes, overeating, and meat.

Dharma Blogs 2018 Winter Dharma and Astrology

163 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 9, 2018

Dharma ans astrology blogs for 2018, Winter, 63 articles

Mahamudra Lineage Prayer Printing Versions

7 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 1, 2018

This is the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take this to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.

Mahamudra Lineage Prayer Laptop Version

7 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.

The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Printing Version

3 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.

The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Laptop Version

3 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is the a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.

The Tashi Prayer Printing Version

12 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.

The Tashi Prayer Laptop Prayer

12 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.

Refuge Bodhicitta Laptop Version


4 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.

Refuge and Bodhicitta Printing Version

4 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.

The Four Immeasurables Printing Version

4 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.

The Four Immeasurables Laptop Version

4 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.

Dedication of Merit Printing Version

4 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.

Dedication of Merit Laptop Version

4 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 2, 2018

This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.

Dharma Blogs, 2018 Spring Dharma and Astrology

346 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 4, 2018

Dharma and Astrology blogs for the spring of 2018, 346 pages, 93 articles.

The Seven Points of Mind Training From the Lojong Teachings

19 pages
By Traditional Text
Published on Jul 4, 2018

These seven points and 59 slogans are part of what are called the Lojong or mind-training teachings. I consider them to be (along with “The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to the Dharma”) the quintessential teachings for any beginning (or advanced) dharma student.

Karma Kagyu Lineage Pecha PRINTING-VERSION

12 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 6, 2018

Here is the Karma Kagyu lineage in pecha format. This is a printing version (2 sided) only. There is a screen version also.

Karma Kagyu Lineage Pecha SCREEN VERSION

12 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 6, 2018

Here is the Karma Kagyu lineage in pecha format for use on a desktop or laptop. This is a SCREEN VERSION only. There is a printing (two-sided) version as well. Look for it.

84 Mahasiddhas Pecha for Guru Yoga Ready to print double-sided

42 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 7, 2018

Drawings based on the Abhayadatta System, by Jonang Taranata (1575-1635), murals in the Ganden Puntsogling Monastery in Tibet. These can be printed out double-sided.

Lineage: Kagyu Golden Garland Laptop Screen Version

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 19, 2018

The Kagyu lineage from the celestial Vajradhara through the five original lineage members and then through the line of the Karmapas and heart sons is illustrated here for guru yoga practice. This is the SCREEN or laptop version, not for printing, but just for looking.

Dharma Blogs: 2018 - Summer Dharma and Astrology

253 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 6, 2018

Dharma and astrology blogs for the summer of 2018

Dharma Blogs Fall 2018 Dharma and Astrology

271 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 2, 2019

A series of 81 essays and articles on the dharma and some astrology for the Fall of 2018 by Michael Erlewine

THE GOLDEN GARLAND OF THE KARMA KAGYU Large Images of the Lineage

3 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Apr 4, 2019

Download large images of the Karma Kagyu Lineage holders.

BLOGS 2019 Winter Dharma and Astrology

229 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 31, 2019

Blogs for 2019, first quarter of year on Dharma, Astrology, and my recent stroke.

The Spiritual Anatomy of a Stroke

174 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 31, 2019

This is a series of daily blogs at and after the time I have a stroke on March 19, 2019. These are my experiences around that event and comments.

Dharma Blogs Spring 2019 Dharma and Astrology

266 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 23, 2019

Blogs by Michael Erlewine on dharma, astrology for Spring of 2019

Dharma Blogs: Summer 2019 various writings

253 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 2, 2019

These are the main blogs and articles for the summer of 2019 by Michael Erlewine/

DHARMA BLOGS: FALL 2019 Dharma, astrology, etc.

245 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 30, 2019

Fall of 2019, blogs on dharma, astrology, music, etc.

Lineage: Kagyu Golden Garland Printing Version 2

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 9, 2020

The Kagyu lineage from the celestial Vajradhara through the five original lineage members and then through the line of the Karmapas and heart sons is illustrated here for guru yoga practice. This is the SCREEN or laptop version, not for printing, but just for looking.

Urgency in Dharma Practice Negotiating the Bardo

25 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 30, 2020

A discussion of the urgency in dharma practice to get ready for negotiating the bardo after death.

Tithies and Karanas Lunar Days

2 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

154-Year Lunar Day Ephemeris Daily Tithies

100 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

Lunar Day (Tithies 1-30) Weekday, Date, EST (Eastern Standard Time) KM (Tsurphu Calendar), DM (Gelugpa Calendar), Eclipse, K (Losar Tsurphu), D (Losar Gelugpa), TF (combined Tidal Force). Compiled by Michael Erlewine

Lunar Day Cycles Introduction to LD

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Articles & Notes Lunar Days (Tithies)

51 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Day Events Including Yearly

5 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Days Electional Elections for each lunar day

3 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Gaps Tibetan Lunar Days

20 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunations East & West Lunar Cycle

7 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Phenomena Lunation Cycle

44 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Days Electional Keywords

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Tables of Tithies Lunar Day Charts

19 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 1, 2020

These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.

Lunar Days Interpreted Both East and West

91 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 3, 2020

Complete interpretations of the Tibetan 30-day lunar cycle in two formats, the traditional Tibetan interpretation and also in the western astrological tradition by astrologer Michael Erlewine. And, as an addendum, the whole-phase aspects are again interpreted as a complete cycle by Erlewine.

Sexagenary Cycle Tibetan Animal-Elements

77 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2020

The Tibetan sexagenary cycle of animal-elements combinations with Tibetan interpretations and a sexagenary ephemeris to find your particular birth combination.

BLOGS 2020 Part-1 Spirit Grooves

243 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 31, 2020

Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 1 of 4.

Blogs 2020 Part 2 Spirit Grooves

218 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 31, 2020

Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 2 of 4.

BLOGS 2020 Part-3 Spirit Grooves

248 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 31, 2020

Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 1 of 4.

BLOGS 2020 Part-4 Spirit Grooves

254 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 31, 2020

Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 4 of 4.

The Four Thoughts The Common Preliminaries

32 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 3, 2021

This is the classic "Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind," also called the "Common Preliminaries," the place to begin the study of dharma.

Chenresig Sadhana Complete in Pecha Format

40 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 5, 2021

This is the complete sadhana for the Bodhisattva Chenresig (in the Karma Kagyu tradition), ad designed by Michael Erlewine. Free to use.

Budha Amitabha Complete Sadhana

30 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

The complete Amitabha (short form) of the Karma Kagyu created by the Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan

Medicine Buddha Complete Sadhana

42 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

The Medicine Buddha sadhana designed by Heart Center KTC

Karmapa's Activity Karma Kagyu Prayer

9 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

A Karma Kagyu Lineage prayer for the Karmapa's Activity as designed by the Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Mahamudra Lineage Prayer Karma Kagyu

11 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

The Karma Kagyu Lineage Prayer as designed by Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Vajrapani Sadhana Complete Sadhana

30 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

Vajrapani Sadhana, from the 9th Karmapa's cycle of empowerments, designed by Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.

The Four Thoughts Prayer The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind

6 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind daily prayer as designed by the Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan

Bodhisattva Vow Pecha Format

9 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

The Bodhisattva Vow in pecha format, Karma kagyu, designed by Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Dedication of Merit In pecha format

9 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 13, 2021

Dedication of Merit, daily practice, Karma Kagyu prayer in pecha format.

Nyungne The Complete Sadhana

283 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

This is the complete Karma Kagyu practice of Nyungne as desgined by Sange Wanghuk at Heart Center KTC, with directors Michael and Margaret Erlewine. Michael@Erlewine.net

The Ngnondro Complete Sadhana

147 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

THis is the Karma Kagyu Ngondro, designed by Sange Wangchuk of Heart Center KTC, with directors Michael & Margaret Erlewine. Michael @ Erlewine.net

Grean Tara Complete Sadhana

51 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

Karma Kagyu Green Tara Sadhana from Heart Center KTC, Big Rpaids Michigan

Seven Verse Prayer to Guru Rinpoche

7 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

Seven Verse Prayer to Guru Rinpoche in pecha format from Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan (Kagyu)

KTD Protector Prayer

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

Portection prayer for KTD Monastery in unstate New York.

Karmapa's Rebirth Daily Prayer

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

Kagyu prayer for the rebirth of His Holiness the Karmapa

KTD Prayerbook Nightly Prayers at KTD Monastery

64 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 17, 2021

Nightly prayers at KTD Monastery in upstate New York

KARMA and the Alayavijnana Storehouse Consciousness

120 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Aug 21, 2021

A collection of articles by Michael Erlewine on what persists after death to form a rebirth.

Mahamudra: A Story Liberation Through Seeing

116 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 5, 2021

Michael Erlewine's story of encountering Mahamudra through photography.

2021 Dharma Essays

396 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 1, 2022

2021 Essays on Dharma, Music, Astrology, and so on.

2021 Essays on Dharma

245 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 1, 2022

2021 Essays on Dharma, Astrology, Music, and the like.

2021 Essays Summer

310 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 1, 2022

2021 Essays on Dharma, Astrology, Music, and the like.

2021 Essays Autumn

196 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 1, 2022

2021 Essays on Dharma, Astrology, Music, and the like.

SOLAR FLARES Psychological Effects

9 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 9, 2023

An introduction to a discussion on solar intensity and creativity. Plus excerpts from an English translation of the book "Children of the Light" by Theodor Landscheidt.

BLOGS WINTER 2022 Dharma and other topics

566 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 28, 2023

These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons.

BLOGS SPRING 2022 Dharma and Other Topics

524 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 28, 2023

These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.

BLOGS SUMMER 2022 Dharma and Other Topics

314 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 28, 2023

These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.

BLOGS AUTUMN 2022 Dharma and Other Topics

454 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 28, 2023

These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.

BLOGS AUTUMN 2022 Dharma and Other Topics

454 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 28, 2023

These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.

Dharma Poems (2023) And Other Writing

181 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 23, 2023

"Poetry for me has been a way to record my inner changes and spiritual experiences. I don't write poetry that often, but when I do it is always in response to some inner realization or other, something I am going through that finally becomes clear to me."

BLOGS 2023 SPRING

297 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 24, 2023

Michael Erlewine's blogs for the quarter 2023 Spring.

Bodhisattva Vow Dharma

5 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 2, 2023

Bodhisattva Vow for printing.

Bodhisattva Vow For Printing

5 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 2, 2023

Bodhisattva Vow for laptops.

Bodhisattva Vow For Laptops

5 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 2, 2023

Bodhisattva Vow for laptops.

DHARMA BLOGS 2023 SUMMER

394 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 23, 2023

2023 Blogs by Michael Erlewine, July through September

2023 BLOGS FALL Dharma Articles

332 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Apr 29, 2024

The main dharma articles for the 4th quarter of 2023, by Michael Erlewine.

2024 BLOGS Mostly DHarma Articles.

332 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Apr 30, 2024

2024 WINTER (January, February, March) articles by Michael Erlewine