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Book cover: Solar Flares and Aurora Borealis.

Solar Flares Their Inner and Outer Effects

32 Pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 10, 2012 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

An 32-page article on solar flares, CME events, and related solar phenomena as regards how they affect us psychologically, spiritually, and physically.

Book cover: Vision of the Eclipse, crescent moon.

KEY: Vision of the Eclipse The Astrology of Lunations

86 Pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 23, 2012 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Sixteen articles on the lunation cycle, with emphasis on the effect of New and Full Moon, and particular attention given to eclipses and their interpretation.

Man sitting outdoors wearing a vest.

Some History of Matrix Software

31 pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 29, 2011 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Includes a brief history of Michael Erlewine and the founding of Matrix Software, plus something about the astrological scene at the time.

Eclipse illustration with lotus flowers and leaves.

Eclipse Charts 1750-2200

646 Page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 30, 2010 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

In the long history of astronomy eclipses are perhaps the preeminent celestial phenomena, visually striking in their effect and witnessed by all humanity.

Book cover: StarTypes Visual Ephemeris 1800-1900.

StarTypes Visual Ephemeris 1800-1900

619 Page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 5, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

he StarTypes Visual Ephemerides do all of this and more. Each month has a 360-degree open chart when with planets and aspect patterns drawn in plus a listing of the Sun, Moon, planets and lunar node by degrees and minutes.

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StarTypes Visual Ephemeris 1900-2000

622 Page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 11, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

he StarTypes Visual Ephemerides do all of this and more. Each month has a 360-degree open chart when with planets and aspect patterns drawn in plus a listing of the Sun, Moon, planets and lunar node by degrees and minutes.

Book cover with moon and mountain silhouette.

StarTypes Visual Ephemeris 2000-2100

619 Page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 5, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

he StarTypes Visual Ephemerides do all of this and more. Each month has a 360-degree open chart when with planets and aspect patterns drawn in plus a listing of the Sun, Moon, planets and lunar node by degrees and minutes.

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StarTypes: Life Path Partners

753 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

StarTypes is life-path astrology, interpreting large-scale planetary patterns in the sky above and charting the dharma or life path of an individual and their primary relationship role down here on earth.

Astrology book cover with flames and letter.

Burn Rate: Retrogrades in Astrology

1000 pag pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 9, 2007 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Here in a single book, expert astrologer Michael Erlewine lays out the phenomenon of retrograde motion in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. More than just abstract theory, this is a hands-on way to interpret retrograde planets in your natal chart.

Astrology book with stars emerging, blue cover.

How to Learn Astrology

1071 pag pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 28, 2012 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

This is a complete course in astrology from astrologer Michael Erlewine. Author Erlewine, who is an award-winning archivist and director of the Heart Center Astrological Library.

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Interface: Planetary Nodes

288 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 9, 2007 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Nodes are sensitive points in the natal chart that can be interpreted. Obvious examples of nodes are the Nodes of the Moon. The Ascendant, Midheaven, Vertex, and other sensitive horoscope points are nodes.

Astrology book cover with geometric design.

Interpret Astrology: Three-Way Aspect Patterns

415 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 11, 2010 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

The 360 3-way combinations can be used to read any aspect pattern in the astrology chart. They can also be used to read “Planetary Pictures” and midpoint trees as developed by the German astrologers Alfred Witte and Reinhold Ebertin.

Astrology book cover with house chart.

Interpret Astrology: The House Combinations

332 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 21, 2013 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

This book is intended as a self-reading horoscope and guide to interpreting natal horoscopes or charts as related to the twelve astrological houses. The book includes complete interpretations of the planets in each of the twelve houses.

Astrology book cover with sun and moon.

Interpret Astrology: The Planetary Combinations

850 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 26, 2010 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

This book is intended as a self-reading horoscope and guide to interpreting astrology charts. Also included is an introduction to the theory of astrological aspects.

Astrology book cover with desert and stars.

Local Space: Relocation Astrology

212 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 9, 2007 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

“Local Space is no ‘subtle plane,’ but a personal landscape painted in bold and clear strokes and tailor-made to fit the psyche of each individual.

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Mother Moon: Astrology of ‘The Lights’

447 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Mother Moon not only covers both the exoteric nature of the Moon (what science and tradition knows about it), but also the esoteric significance, what the inner meaning of the Moon means to each of us astrologically.

Book cover: "The Astrology of Space".

The Astrology of Space

512 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

This book takes the reader from the surface of the earth itself (using copious diagrams) and explains the basic astronomy of modern astrology.

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Tibetan Astrology

827 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Basic fundamentals of Tibetan astrology. Of course topics like the Five Elements, Twelve Animals Signs, the 60-year Element-Animal Cycle, the Nine-numbered Magic Square, and the Eight Trigrams of the I-Ching are covered.

Book cover: "Tibetan Earth Lords" by Michael Erlewine.

Tibetan Earth Lords: Tibetan Astrology and Geomancy

223 page pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2008 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

In Tibetan astrology and geomancy the Sa-Dak are the spirits that surround and protect a particular place, the lords of that land — the Earth Lords.

Hands holding heart on book cover.

Dharma Chart, Karma Chart Astrological Empowerment in the 21st Century

761 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Nov 17, 2015 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

An easy-to-use way to calculate a chart of your Dharma or Life Path, and a separate but related chart of your Karma, thus your Dharma Chart and you Karma Chart. Tables and all that you need is in this book. I consider these two charts to be the essence of the tribe you belong to and how you will appear to the world.

Book cover with colorful astrology wheel.

Full-Phase Aspects Astrology’s Mirror

192 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 13, 2017 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

A radical new way to look a chart using full-phase aspects.

Book cover: The Holistic Approach in Astrology.

THE HOLISTIC APPROACH IN ASTROLOGY AND SCIENCE Intro by Michael Erlewine

51 pages
By Theodor Landscheidt
Published on Jan 8, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

And important and seminal article on modern astrology by Dr. Theodor Landscheidt, with and introduction by astrology Michael Erlewine

Book cover titled "3-Way Aspects" graphic.

3-Way Aspects GRAPHIC CARDS

360 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

3-Way Aspects IN GRAPHIC FORMAT.

Chinese Elements-2, Wood Element graphic card.

5 Chinese Elements GRAPHIC CARDS

5 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Graphic cards for the five Chinese elements.

Chinese Stems graphic card cover illustration.

10 Chinese Stems GRAPHIC CARDS

10 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

10 Chinese Stems

The Planets graphic card cover illustration.

10 Planets (2 sets) GRAPHIC CARDS

20 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

10 Planets (2 sets)

Animal signs card with an ox illustration.

12 Animal Signs Alternate GRAPHIC CARDS

24 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

12 Animal Signs Alternate

Peach Blossoms graphic card cover illustration.

12 Animal Signs Peach Blossoms GRAPHIC CARDS

12 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

12 Animal Signs Peach Blossoms

Animal signs card featuring a horse.

12 Animal Signs GRAPHIC CARDS

12 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

12 Animal Signs

60 Year Cycle book cover with monkey.

60 Year Animal/Element Cycle GRAPHIC CARDS

60 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

60 Year Animal/Element Cycle

Book cover titled "3-Way Aspects Alt".

3-Way Aspects ALTERNATIVE GRAPHIC CARDS


360 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

360 3-Way Aspects ALTERNATIVE

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Angles-Node Combinations GRAPHIC CARDS

48 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Angles-Node Combination 48

Chinese Elements card featuring Wood Element.

Chinese Elements Alternate GRAPHIC CARDS

7 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Chinese Elements Alternate

Tibetan Earth Lords graphic card illustration.

Earth Lords GRAPHIC CARDS

105 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Tibetan Earth Lords

Eight Trigrams graphic card with artwork.

Eight Trigrams GRAPHIC CARDS

8 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Eight Trigrams

Types of Qi (Chi) graphic card cover.

Eight Types of QI (CHI) FIN GRAPHIC CARDS

8 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Eight Types of QI (CHI) FIN

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Phase Cycle ASPECTS 28

28 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Phase Cycle

Marriage Palaces book cover with silhouette couple.

Three Marriage Palaces GRAPHIC CARDS

3 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Three Marriage Palaces

Tithies card featuring woman in traditional attire.

TITHIS 30 Lunar Days GRAPHIC CARDS

30 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

TITHIS 30 Lunar Days

Tzu Wei Great Bear graphic card cover.

Great Bear Astrolog GRAPHIC CARDS

9 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Tzu Wei – Great Bear Astrology (Fate Skins)

Book cover with graphic card design.

Vertex on House or Sign GRAPHIC CARDS

15 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Vertex on House or Sign

I-Ching card depicting conflict and struggle.

Yi-Ching Cards GRAPHIC CARDS

64 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Yi-Ching Cards

Yin Yang graphic card with text.

Yin Yang GRAPHIC CARDS

3 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Feb 29, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Yin Yang

Book cover: Phases in Cycles, abstract design.

Phases in Cycles Organic Movement

38 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 4, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

A look at the organic and unified whole of the various phases in any cycle that pulses with expansion and contraction, circles and cycles. With interpretation.

Book cover: Retrograde Reader with planet illustration.

Retrograde Reader Interpreting Retrogrades

38 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Dec 11, 2020 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

“Retrograde Reader” is an interpretive technique by astrology Michael Erlewine which examines and interprets the full-phase approach to retrograde motion, following the actual astronomical motions. This has never been done before.

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Cycles or Circles, Centers, and Circulation The Empowerment of Space

17 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 3, 2021 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

A key introduction by Michael Erlewine to the use and meaning of astrological coordinate systems and centers.

Book cover with solar flare illustration.

Solar Biology Monitoring Space Weather

56 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on May 27, 2021 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

A collection of articles (and an introductory essay) on Space Weather, intense solar activity.

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Astrology of the Heart Astro-Shamanism

317 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Apr 2, 2022 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

This is a reduced sized version, edited in 2022, by Michael Erlewine of the seminal book “Astrology of the Heart”, which is a course in esoteric astrology.

Book cover: Solar Flares Psychological Effects.

SOLAR FLARES Their Psychological Effects.

9 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jan 9, 2023 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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.

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THE INNER EFFECTS OF THE SUN Solar Flares and CMEs

144 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Mar 30, 2023 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

A series of articles and blogs on the effects of solar flares and related solar influx on our mind, emotions, and psyche.

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Shamata Meditation Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally

23 Pages pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Sep 20, 2012 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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.

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Mind Training Selected Dharma Articles

100 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Oct 20, 2015 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

Dharma Blogs 2017 Spring, 203 pages, 74 articles.

Mahamudra: My Story Learning Mahamudra

75 pages
By Michael Erlewine
Published on Jul 7, 2017 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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 Download PDF(opens in new tab)

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

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