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ORAL TRADITION FROM ZHANG- ZHUNG: An Introduction to the Bonpo Dzogchen Teachings of the Oral Tradition from Zhang-zhung known as the Zhang-zhung snyan-regyud by John Myrdhin Reynolds, fore. by Lopon Tenzin Namdak 577 pp., b & w photos. #ORTRFR - $ 34.95 A great compilation of ancient Dzogchen teachings, transmitted by the master Tapihritsa and here beautifully translated along with hagiographies of ancient masters and explanations of the preliminary ngondro practices of this Bon presentation of the tradition. Invaluable material on the practice of this formerly secret oral tradition concerning the unconditioned state of being. More ... | |
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PRESENT FRESH WAKEFULNESS by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche 192 pp. #PRFRWA - $ 20.00 More than a set of general instructions on how to practice, this contains the quintessential advice of an experienced, living master on what he considers to be the absolute necessities for today's yogis to arrive at liberation and complete enlightenment. More ... | |
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THE QUINTESSENCE OF THE UNIFIED PRACTICE OF MAHAMUDRA AND DZOKCHEN: The Practical Instructions of the Noble, Great Compassionate One Chenrezik by Karma Chakme Rinpoche, commentary by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, trans. by Yeshe Gyamtso Glossary, index, 376 pp. #ESUNPR - $ 24.95 The purpose of The Essence of the Unified Practice of Mahamudra and Dzokchen is to present in a very concise and inclusive way all that an individual actually needs to practice in order to attain awakening. This style of presentation, in its brevity and directness, is appropriate for the present time because our mental afflictions are strong and life is short. The text, which is composed of eight songs, presents the quintessence of both the mahamudra and dzogchen traditions. Written in Karma Chakme’s style of extreme simplicity and great profundity, it makes what is normally difficult to understand very straightforward and easy to understand. | |
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QUINTESSENTIAL DZOGCHEN: Confusion Dawns as Wisdom intro. by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, trans. and compiled by Erik and Marcia Schmidt 306 pp. #QUDZCO - $ 18.00 For confusion to dawn as wisdom, one must acknowledge and train in rigpa, buddha nature. This handbook has pithy instructions arranged for the meditator, and includes source materials. The book is packed with work from the greatest dzogchen masters, profound tantras and revealed treasures, many never before published in English. | |
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RADIANT MIND: Awakening Unconditioned Awareness by Peter Fenner, Phd. Cloth, 292 pp. #RAMIAW - $ 22.95 Whether it is called enlightenment, pure presence, or "unconditioned awareness," there exists an awakened state of true liberation that is at the heart of every contemplative tradition. Yet according to Peter Fenner, this experience of boundless consciousness does not have to exist separately from your day-to-day "conditioned" existence. Rather, you can learn to live as a unique individual at the same time as you rest in a unified expanse of oneness with all existence--in a state he calls "Radiant Mind." Fenner shares the techniques and exercises he has developed in teaching the thousands of students who have attended his sold-out workshops, including: how to observe and dissolve fixations, how to live in the here and now without being controlled by our desires; listening and speaking in a way that moves us toward pure openness--and lets us share this experience with others; tools for identifying our conscious and unconscious sources of suffering--and learning to transcend those patterns. More ... | |
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RAINBOW PAINTING by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche 210 pp. #RAPA - $ 20.00 Explains how we become enlightened through experiencing what is always present within us. However, stability in this unexcelled state of unity is not attained independently of proper conduct and correct view of reality. The practices of accumulating merit and purifying karma soften our rigid character. He describes the complete path of practice in order to become established in our true nature. | |
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ROARING SILENCE: Discovering the Mind of Dzogchen by Ngakpa Chogyam and Khandro Dechen 288 pp. #ROSIDI - $ 16.95 A pragmatic, down-to-earth presentation of Dzogchen that begins with the preparations for the journey (a lama and a sense of humor are essential!) and continues through the steps of this path. Includes helpful exercises, simple visualizations and guidance on how to view your experiences. More ... | |
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TIBETAN SOUND HEALING by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche 75-min. CD, including 104-page cloth book. #TISOHE - $ 19.95 The "Five Warrior Syllables" of Tibet's oldest tradition, Bon, are taught here to activate the healing potential of the natural mind. This ancient sacred tradition of using "seed" sounds helps to clear obstacles on the body and energetic dimensions of our being. This integrated book and CD set is by the author of the best-sellers Healing with Form, Energy, and Light, and Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a master of the Bon Buddhist tradition, with centers around the world. | |
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UNBOUNDED WHOLENESS: Bon, Dzogchen, and the Logic of the Nonconceptual by Anne C. Klein and Tenzin Wangyal 396 pp. #UNWHBO - $ 25.00 In this book, Anne Carolyn Klein, an American scholar and teacher of Buddhism, and Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, a rigorously trained Tibetan Lama who was among the first to bring Bon Dzogchen teaching to the West, provide a study and translation of the Authenticity of Open Awareness, a foundational text of the Bon Dzogchen tradition. This is the first time a Bon philosophical text of this scope has been translated into any Western language, and it is thus a significant addition to the study of Tibetan religion and Eastern thought. The authors provide extensive introductory, explanatory, and historical material that situates the text in the context of Tibetan thought and culture, making it accessible to nonspecialists. This is an essential reference for scholars and practitioners alike. More ... | |
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THE UNION OF MAHAMUDRA AND DZOGCHEN by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche 240 pp. #UNMADZ - $ 18.00 Teachings on the complete path to enlightenment in 8 songs by the 17th century yogi/poet Karma Chagmey explicated with Rinpoche's trademark brilliance and humor. More ... | |
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VAJRA SPEECH by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche #VASP - $ 15.00 Vajra Speech, by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, renowned for his extraordinary experience and realization, is a wide-ranging collection of pith instructions for the Dzogchen yogi. This Tibetan master's advice reduces negative emotions and naturally enables loving kindness, compassion and wisdom to flourish. More ... | |
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WELLSPRINGS OF THE GREAT PERFECTION: The Lives and Insights of the Early Masters compiled and trans. by Erik Pema Kunsang Cloth. 454 pp. #WEGRPE - $ 35.00 Documenting the original sources that explain how the dzogchen teachings came into this world, this impressive collection of translations includes a vast number of classical Tibetan documents many of which have never appeared in English before. The selection helps make the reader feel privy to conversations between celestial beings, the buddhas and bodhisattvas, as well as the original Indian masters. Also included are rare samples of the mystical script of the dakinis. More ... | |
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WILD AWAKENING: The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 304 pp. #WIAW - $ 24.95 Rinpoche presents Mahamudra and Dzogchen, revealing their simplicity and value—emphasizing that we can experience our world more directly, with responsibility, freedom, and confidence. | |