trans. & comm. by John Myrdhin Reynolds, fore. by Namkhai Norbu
A text belonging to the same cycle of teachings as The Tibetan Book of the Dead, this instruction on the method of "self-liberation" presents the essence of Dzogchen, "the Great Perfection," regarded in Tibet as the highest and most esoteric teaching of the Buddha.
Teaching the attainment of Buddhahood in a single lifetime, this text was written and concealed by Guru Padmasambhava in the eighth century and rediscovered six centuries later by Karma Lingpa. The commentary by the translator is based on the oral teachings of Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and Lama Tharchin Rinpoche.
"If you understand intrinsic awareness, all of your merits and sins will be liberated into their own condition.... If he practices, then even a cowherd can realize liberation."
"This important work should be of interest to most Buddhist readers."--Library Journal
"I very much enjoyed this incredible book that provides an in-depth view into dzogchen."--Edward Elliott, New Age Retailer
"This text is perhaps the clearest, most comprehensive and accessible of medium-length writing on rigpa and as such is highly recommended."-- Religious Studies Review
John Myrdhin Reynolds (Vajranatha) is a writer, teacher, translator, and scholar/practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. He was trained and ordained as a Tantric Yogin, or Ngagpa, in the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He has taught widely in the United States and Europe. He is also the author of The Golden Letters.
SNOW LION
11/16/2010
PAGES: 192
SIZE: 6 X 9
ISBN: 9781559393522
