{"id":950,"date":"2023-07-13T20:42:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T20:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/?page_id=950"},"modified":"2026-07-07T20:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:20:54","slug":"subject-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Subject Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><blockquote>\n<p>The curriculum-based subject guides are meant to provide additional reading, a framework, and source materials for topics and courses in the current Maitripa College curriculum. Faculty and TAs are welcome to provide feedback and updates to the materials included in these guides as supplementary resources for course readings and research. Follow the links below and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>The library&#8217;s subject guides gather recommended readings, key texts, and research resources for the major areas of study at Maitripa College. Rather than an alphabetical list, they are arranged to follow the arc of the path itself \u2014 beginning with the history of the tradition and its canonical texts, moving through philosophy and meditation, and culminating in Vajrayana and the research capstone. Browse the section that matches where you are in your studies, or explore the full A\u2013Z. If you don&#8217;t find what you need, the librarian is happy to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Foundations \u2014 History of the Tradition<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/history-of-buddhism-in-india-and-tibet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">History of Buddhism in India and Tibet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Texts, Language &amp; Literature<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>The canon and the tools to read it.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/kangyur-and-tengyur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kangyur and Tengyur<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/classical-tibetan-texts-and-translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classical Tibetan, Texts, and Translations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/songs-of-realization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Songs of Realization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Philosophy &amp; Tenet Systems<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Developing the view, from mind and its functions up through emptiness.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/buddhist-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buddhist Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/chittamatra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chittamatra<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/madhyamaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madhyamaka<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/buddha-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buddha Nature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Meditation &amp; Mind Training<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Putting the teachings into practice on the cushion.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/lamrim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lamrim<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/calm-abiding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calm Abiding<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/lojong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lojong<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/ganden-kagyu-mahamudra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ganden-Kagyu Mahamudra<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Ethics &amp; Engaged Practice<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>The bodhisattva path in action.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/bodhisattva-ethics\/\">Bodhisattva Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/death-and-dying\/\">Death and Dying<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/tibetan-medicine\/\">Tibetan Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Vajrayana<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Tantric study and practice, following the sutra path.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/tantra-in-tibet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tantra in Tibet<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/six-session-guru-yoga-and-highest-yoga-tantra-empowerment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six-Session Guru Yoga<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Research Capstone<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/action-research-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Action Research Project<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h4>Browse All Guides<\/h4>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/action-research-project\/\">Action Research Project<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/bodhisattva-ethics\/\">Bodhisattva Ethics<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/buddha-nature\/\">Buddha Nature<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/buddhist-psychology\/\">Buddhist Psychology<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/calm-abiding\/\">Calm Abiding<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/chittamatra\/\">Chittamatra<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/classical-tibetan-texts-and-translation\/\">Classical Tibetan, Texts, and Translations<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/subject-guides\/death-and-dying\/\">Death and Dying<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a 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