About the author
Chogyal Namkhai Norbu (1938-2018) was a Tibetan Dzogchen master and scholar who taught for decades as a professor of Tibetan and Mongolian language and literature at the University of Naples "L'Orientale," while also founding the Dzogchen Community, an international network of practice centers. The Lamp That Enlightens Narrow Minds, published by North Atlantic Books, recounts the life of the Tibetan master Khyentse Chökyi Wangchug against the backdrop of Tibet in the years before the Chinese invasion. Tibetan Yoga of Movement: The Art and Practice of Yantra Yoga, also from North Atlantic Books, introduces Yantra Yoga, a movement-based practice derived from an eighth-century Tibetan Buddhist text that shares some positions with hatha yoga but differs in its underlying method. Both books draw on Norbu's own training within the Tibetan Buddhist and Bon traditions.
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💬 What our editors say about Chogyal Namkhai Norbu's books
“While this new edition provides a compelling synthesis of historical texts and modern Dzogchen commentary, it is not suitable for casual readers seeking light entertainment or simple self-help advice. The material demands serious…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Awakening Upon Dying
“Chogyal Namkhai Norbu presents a compelling narrative that bridges the old world and modernity through the life of Khyentse Chokyi Wangchug. While it offers a unique window into the twilight of ancient Tibetan civilization, this…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Lamp That Enlightens Narrow Minds: The Life and Times of a Realized Tibetan Master, Khyentse Chokyi Wangchug
“Norbu’s meticulous analysis offers a groundbreaking glimpse into Zhang Zhung, illuminating its rich traditions through primary sources. However, readers seeking accessible narratives or popular history may find the academic rigor…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A History of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, Volume One: The Early Period
📋 Editions by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Awakening Upon Dying | 2013 | North Atlantic Books | 320 | 9781583945551 |
| The Lamp That Enlightens Narrow Minds: The Life and Times of a R | — | North Atlantic Books | 232 | 9781583944929 |
| A History of Zhang Zhung and Tibet, Volume One: The Early Period | 2013 | North Atlantic Books | 264 | 9781583946107 |
| Tibetan Yoga of Movement: The Art and Practice of Yantra Yoga | — | North Atlantic Books | 280 | 9781583945568 |
