Silent Meditation
O H.E. Sharmar Rinpoche

Meditation is at the heart of all religious expression.
Without it, one cannot really understand Buddhism.
With it, the truth within all religions becomes apparent.
This book is about meditation which is neither a technical exercise nor a means of "thinking about". Rather a way to confront reality for ourselves.
You cannot "do" meditation. It is a knack!
Practised correctly, it becomes not selfish but a way to benefit all beings regardless of their caste or creed.

Amarasara
Mahadev Shivram Gole
A great Sanskrit dictionary designed for learners. Sanskrit-English and English-Sanskrit. Handy pocket size.

A New Trilingual Dictionary
Govinda Gopal Mukhopadhyaya
Another Sanskrit dictionary designed for learners. From Sanskrit to English and also to Bengali.

Hindi Phrasebook
Paul Wagner
This simple, easy-to-use guide to Hindi will help you to communicate in northern and central India and in Pakistan. Whether you are in the street, on a train or bus, in a market, in a hotel or restaurant, or on a trek, this book will allow you to use basic words and phrases and conduct simple conversations with some of the more than 400 million of this language in the Indian subcontinent. You will experience more of India and Pakistan and make more friends everywhere you go.

Rupmati
Rudra Raj Pandey
Rupamati is considered to be the first modern novel in Nepal.
Translated into English for the first time, Rupamati deals with the duties of a daughter-in-law in a traditional Brahmin family. It depicts "the blows and counter blows within the circle of a family.... This book wholly embodies the ideal of reform in domestic life, " writes leading Nepali poet, Lekhnath Poudyal. "Whoever begins to read this book will not want to put it down. "

The Water Angel's Love: A Nepalese Tale
Eva Kipp
The sun, a symbol of limitless energy and strength, appears in this tale as an oblivious lover of a water angel. She strives endlessly to attract his attention and even relinquishes her abode in the water. Her love remains unrequited but eventually she becomes inseparable from the sun, partaking of his power and glory forever. The story emphasises the bond that binds together all forms of life.

Living in the Clouds:
The Story of Lhoku, a Young Sherpa Girl
Eva Kipp
Lhoku lives in the mountains where the clouds kiss the snow-capped peaks. She is a daughter of nature, "living far from the crowd's ignoble strife." Among the mountains Lhoku faces rough weather, landslides and a ferocious tiger. She fights them all but yields to the mighty force of teenage love. Her affection for her Sherpa lover ignites her rebellious spirit which challenges the established authority of her traditional society. Her passionate search for her love lands her in filthy, monstrous city life, but Lhoku keeps the flame of her love burning and finally succeeds in going back to where she belongs -- among the majestic mountains and in the arms of her lover.
A beautiful Nepali tale of love and adventure -- ideal for young adult readers, particularly teenage girls.

The Golden Umbrella: Nepalese Folktales
Eva Kipp
The golden umbrella is like multicoloured lantern. The folktales included in this collection cover almost the entire spectrum of human emotions and situations. Some of them have the mellow fragrance of love, while some others reek of hatred and jealousy. Some tales have ghosts and apparitions as their main characters, while in some others one will find people indulging in cannibalism.
All the tales have been picked up from small villages. They express various aspects of country life, offer an insight into the complexities of the human mind and provide a panoramic view of the cultural and social life of Nepali villages. Also reflected in them are many local lifestyles, activities, beliefs, feelings, superstitions, customs and inhibitions, as well as a deep faith in the supernatural.
The Golden Umbrella has everything: love and revenge, miracles and magic, infidelity and betrayal, greed and magnanimity, you name it!

The King's Parrot: A Nepalese Tale
Eva Kipp
The king is rich and powerful and rules over vast territories, but a parrot captivates his heart. His love for his charming bird knows no bounds and there is nothing so precious to the all-powerful king than this fascinating winged beauty.
The story about the king's affection for his little friend, their separation and reunion has all the ingredients of an ineffably beautiful folktale from Nepal.