Shambhala Publications

10/20/2026

Happy Publication Day to Japanese Bookbinding! ⁠
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Written by one of Japan’s leading master bookbinders, this guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for creating traditional Japanese bindings and bookcases, preserving centuries of craftsmanship for modern makers.⁠
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For centuries, Japanese books have been treasured for their beauty and craftsmanship. This classic text makes their creation accessible to today’s readers and artisans.⁠ Written by one of Japan’s foremost master bookbinders, Kojiro Ikegami, this enduring guide to traditional Japanese bookbinding remains the definitive resource on the art form.

Ikegami provides instructions for creating the major and historically significant styles of Japanese bindings, along with elegant folding bookcases designed to protect them.⁠ Timeless in both form and function, these bindings are ideal for preserving calligraphy, letters, artwork, and poems; adding a distinctive touch to limited-edition books; and for use as diaries or gifts.

10/20/2026

We highly recommend the new audiobook of Tulku Thondup's classic, Masters of Meditation and Miracles: Lives of the Great Buddhist Masters of India and Tibet. Many of the biographies here, listed below, are simply astonishing.

Overview: https://soundcloud.com/shambhala-publications/masters-of-meditation-and
Sample-Longchenpa: https://soundcloud.com/shambhala-publications/kunkhyen-longchenpa-from

It is available from Audible: http://shmb.la/audible-masters-of-meditation

Here is the list of figures profiled.

Shakyamuni Buddha
Buddhism in Tibet
Three Modes of Lineal Transmission of the General Nyingma Inner Ta**ras
Lineages of Three Major Nyingma Inner Ta**ras
Dharmakaya
Sambhogakaya
Nirmanakaya
Prahevajra (Garab Dorje)
Manjushrimitra
Shrisimha
Jnanasutra
Vimalamitra
Guru Rinpoche
Guru Rinpoche Continued
Kunkhyen Longchen Rabjam
Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa
First Dodrupchen Jigme Thrinle Ozer
Jigme Gyalwe Nyuku
Dola Jigme Kalzang
Fourth Dzogchen Mingyur Namkhe Dorje
Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje
Gyalse Zhenphen Thaye
Dzogchen Khenpo Pema Dorje
Paltrul Jigme Chokyi Wangpo
Second Dodrupchen Jigme Phuntsok Jungne
Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
Nyoshul Lungtok Tenpe Nyigma
Onpo Tendzin Norbu
Adzom Drukpa Drodul Pawo Dorje
Lushul Khenpo Konchok Dronme (previous incarnation of Tulku Thondup)
Third Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyingma
Shuksep Lochen Chonyi Zangmo
Fifth Dzogchen Thupten Chokyi Dorje
Gekong Khenpo Kunzang Palden
Yukhok Chatralwa Choying Rangtrol
Kathok Khenpo Ngawang Palzang
Alak Zenkar Pema Ngodrup Rolwe Dorje
Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro
Kyala Khenpo Chechok Thondrup
Dilgo Khyentse Tashi Paljor
Chatral Sangye Dorje
Fourth Dodrupchen Rigdzin Tenpe Gyaltsen
Fourth Dodrupchen Thupten Thrinle Palzang

10/17/2026

On sale November 24: An Introduction to Daoism by Gregory Riley

Discover ancient Daoist wisdom for modern mindfulness—with slogans, verses, and practices drawn from traditional Daoist texts to redirect our busy, chattering minds to an awareness of the sacred here and now.

In An Introduction to Daoism, ordained Daoist priest Gregory Ripley reveals a lesser-known treasure of spiritual practice: mindfulness verses drawn from centuries-old Daoist texts. Ripley provides historical context and commentary that reveals how uniquely fresh and relevant the Daoist view is in our contemporary world.

Drawing from two traditional texts, The Precepts of Initial Perfection and The 58 Prayers of Great Clarity, Ripley offers a complete framework for cultivating presence, compassion, and harmony with the natural world. He presents a full day’s spiritual routine—from waking to sleeping—integrating meditation, altar setup and use, and embodied practices (sitting, lying down, walking, and standing), appealing to those seeking a holistic and grounded approach to Daoism beyond just philosophy.

With historical context and contemporary insights, this wise and accessible guide empowers you to integrate authentic Daoist practice into daily life, moment by moment, returning to your true self and walking the path of the ancient sages.

10/16/2026

A timely exploration of mindfulness, justice, and the power of inner peace.

In a world quick to embrace anger, After Anger by Amod Sandhya Lele challenges the assumption that anger is necessary to combat injustice and build a more peaceful world.

Drawing from Buddhist meditation teachings, Stoic wisdom, Western philosophy, and psychology, Lele explores how mindful serenity can support both personal well-being and social progress.

After Anger is available for preorder now at the link in our bio—on sale November 24.

Written by Amod Sandhya Lele

10/15/2026

Lodro Rinzler talks about adopting a perspective of basic goodness towards yourself and others. Click to listen to the whole interview: https://www.shambhala.com/this-very-moment-episode-13-lodro-rinzler

10/14/2026

A little fall reading 🍂📚

Meet The Magpie Spoke to Me by Bonnie Nadzam, a beautiful exploration of the stories we tell, our connection to the natural world, and the possibilities that emerge when we imagine a different future.

Coming November 3—preorder your copy today!

Written by Bonnie Nadzam

10/13/2026

This week the hosts of The Mind Bod Adventure Podcast are hanging with the legendary Sam Bercholz: refugee kid turned founder of Shambhala Publications, the prolific dharma press behind many of the books on your shelf. In 1968, a London publisher handed him a manuscript by a Tibetan lama in Scotland whom Sam had never heard of. He read it sitting on the bed of a five-pound-a-night room, and it felt like it was speaking straight to him. It was Chögyam Trungpa’s Meditation in Action, and it became Shambhala’s first book. Thousands followed.

Click the link to listen to the full episode!

Watch now (62 mins) | Hi Mind Bod Squad!!

10/13/2026

This Friday, October 16, join Emmanuel Vaughan Lee at Naropa University (in-person and online) for an evening lecture, practice, and Q&A on his new book, Remembering Earth.

📅 Event Details
Remembering Earth: An Evening Lecture, Practice, and Q&A with Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee
Friday, October 16, at 7:00pm MT
Nalanda Events Center at Naropa University in Boulder, CO and Online
Hosted by Naropa University's Joanna Macy Center for Resilience and Regeneration

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-earth-an-evening-lecture-with-emmanual-vaughan-lee-tickets-1989865177311

10/13/2026

Pema Chodron welcomes you to her newest at-home retreat, A Way Through Darkness. Drawing on the Four Dignities of Shambhala, this retreat offers powerful tools for transformation in turbulent times. Click here to learn more: http://shambhala.com/pema

10/13/2026

Happy Publication Day to Prāna by Prasad Rangnekar!

Prāna is an encouraging, practical guide to understanding the yogic life force that goes beyond the breath to nourish body, mind, and spirit.

For thousands of years, yogis have understood what science now confirms: How we breathe can transform how we feel, think, and live. But in traditional yoga, prāna is more than breath—it’s the subtle energy that connects the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our lives.

Drawing from the timeless wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, Ta**ra, and Ayurveda and modern scientific insights, yoga educator Prasad Rangnekar offers a grounded, accessible exploration of prāna as breath practice and beyond. With clear explanations and practical exercises, you’ll discover how principles of prāna and practices of prānāyāma can support:

• Respiratory health and physical vitality
• Emotional balance and nervous system regulation
• Mental clarity and focus
• Meditation, inner stillness, and self-realization

Both an introduction and a deepening for serious practitioners, this book invites you into a richer relationship with your own life force—and with the living, breathing tradition of yoga itself.