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MAYA YOGA: Longchenpa's Finding Comfort and Ease in Enchantment, a Book of Dzogchen Precepts intro. and trans. by Keith Dowman 112 pp., paper. #MAYOLO - $ 14.95 Maya Yoga is the title of Keith Dowman's translation of Finding Comfort and Ease in Enchantment written by the inimitable Longchen Rabjampa. In the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism, this text is considered second to none in its power to evoke the nature of the nondual reality of the Dzogchen view. With poetic mastery, Longchenpa provides the precepts that can instantly illuminate the buddha-reality that is our ordinary everyday experience. He asserts that we are presently under the spell of magical illusion and that by recognizing it we are instantaneously released from a conceptual cage into enchanting reality which is pure pleasure itself. That reality is maya, apparent yet absent, and the recognition of it in the state of natural relaxation is maya yoga. In this renowned atiyoga manual, we find the key to the natural mystical state that Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, constantly evokes. More ... | |
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MIND IN COMFORT AND EASE: The Vision of Enlightenment in the Great Perfection by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, foreword by Sogyal Rinpoche Cloth. 384 pp. #MICOEA - $ 24.95 "This is one of the absolutely best and richest books on meditation practice that I have ever read. Here are finely nuanced Dzogchen teachings, offered by His Holiness with remarkable precision and clarity, and with astonishing humility and candor. A precious resource for anyone who loves the Dharma and is committed to its embodiment. This book has it all."--Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of and Vice Chair of the Mind and Life Institute More ... | |
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MIPHAM'S BEACON OF CERTAINTY: Illuminating the View of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection by John W. Pettit 576 pp. #MIBECE - $ 32.95 "With this outstanding study and translation of Mipham's Beacon of Certainty, John Pettit makes an especially valuable contribution to our knowledge of Buddhist philosophical thought in Tibet.... The remarkable text translated here is traditionally renowned as one of Mipham's foremost essays on Madhyamaka thought, one that is intimately related to the perspective of the Great Perfection (dzogchen) teachings of contemplation. Dr. Pettit's perceptive exploration of this work will be much appreciated by all serious readers in Buddhist Studies and the Philosophy of Religion."--Matthew Kapstein, University of Chicago, author of The Tibetans, Reason's Traces, and The Tibetan Assimilation of Buddhism More ... | |
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NATURAL PERFECTION: Longchenpa's Radical Dzogchen by Longchen Rabjam, trans. and commentary by Keith Dowman, fore. by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu 304 pp. #NAPELO - $ 17.95 Longchen Rabjam is recognized as the pre-eminent master of Dzogchen and one of Tibet's greatest writers and sages. His Treasury of Reality encompasses and optimizes the radical precepts of Dzogchen and is a shining example of why people continue to turn to the traditions of Tibet for spiritual and personal transformation. Transcending the Tibetan context, Longchen Rabjam’s book is a manual of practical wisdom for all people of all times, cultures, and traditions. Dzogchen teaches the natural perfection of all experience, phenomena, and life, just as it is, with no need to alter or fabricate complex ideas or philosophical views. This discipline of spiritual transcendence provides the key not only to our inner enlightenment but to the health and survival of our planet. This is a new edition of Old Man Basking in Sun. | |
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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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THE PRECIOUS TREASURY OF THE BASIC SPACE OF PHENOMENA by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa) 288 pp. #PRTRBA - $ 19.95 Longchen Rabjam, one of the greatest masters in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism, is best known for his works on Dzogchen, or great perfection, especially the series known as The Seven Treasuries. This seminal collection discusses the primordial nature that is the ground of all experience, the view, meditation, and conduct of the spiritual path, and the final freedom that is the fruition of that path. More ... | |
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THE PRECIOUS TREASURY OF PHILOSOPHICAL SYSTEMS: A Treatise Elucidating the Meaning of the Entire Range of Spiritual Approaches by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa), translated by Richard Barron (Lama Chokyi Nyima) 576 pp., cloth. #PRTRPH - $ 39.95 Longchen Rabjam is revered as one of the greatest masters in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism. He wrote more than 250 treatises on a wide variety of topics, but is best known for his works on Dzogchen, or Great Perfection, especially the extensive scholastic exegesis known as The Seven Treasuries. More ... | |
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THE PRECIOUS TREASURY OF PITH INSTRUCTIONS by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa), translated by Richard Barron (Lama Chokyi Nyima) 280 pp., cloth. #PRTRPI - $ 24.95 Longchen Rabjam is revered as one of the greatest masters in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism. He wrote more than 250 treatises on a wide variety of topics, but is best known for his works on Dzogchen, or Great Perfection, especially the extensive scholastic exegesis of the Great Perfection tantras known as The Seven Treasuries. This collection discusses the primordial nature that is the ground of all experience, the view, meditation, and conduct of the spiritual path, and the final freedom that is the fruition of that path. More ... | |
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THE PRECIOUS TREASURY OF THE WAY OF ABIDING and THE EXPOSITION OF THE QUINTESSENTIAL MEANING OF THE THREE CATEGORIES: A Commentary on the Precious Treasury of the Way of Abiding by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa), trans. under the direction of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche by Richard Barron (Chokyi Nyima), ed. by Padma Translation Committee members Susanne Fairclough, Jeff Miller, and Robert Racine, fore. by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, intro. by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche 318 pp., cloth. #PRTR - $ 29.00 Longchen Rabjam is revered as one of the greatest masters in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism. He wrote more than 250 treatises on a wide variety of topics, but is best known for his works on dzogchen, or great perfection, especially the extensive scholastic exegesis of the great perfection tantras known as The Seven Treasuries. This collection discusses the primordial nature that is the ground of all experience, the view, meditation, and conduct of the spiritual path, and the final freedom that is the fruition of that path. 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. More ... | |
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RAINBOW BODY: The Life and Realization of Togden Ugyen Tendzin by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, translated, edited and annotated by Adriano Clemente 140 pp., paper, 35 b&w drawings, 20 color photos and maps. #RABOLI - $ 18.00 The Rainbow Body is one of the highest attainments of Dzogchen, an ancient spiritual path recognized as the supreme vehicle of Tibetan Buddhism. It is accomplished by transmuting one's physical constituents into the essence of the five elements, and as a result no material body remains after death. More ... | |
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REBEL BUDDHA: A Guide to a Revolution of Mind by Dzogchen Ponlop 224 pp., now in paper! #REBUON - $ 15.95 "Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche shatters old myths and sweeps away cultural baggage, presenting the essence of the Buddha's teachings in a fresh, contemporary voice. With uncommon clarity and authority, he offers a new vision for the future of Buddhism that is at once shocking and hopeful. This is a small book with a big message that is timely and important."—Pema Chödrön, author of When Things Fall Apart More ... | |
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TIBETAN DREAM YOGA: The Royal Road to Enlightenment by Michael Katz 152 pp., paper. #TIBEDR - $ 14.95 Tibetan Dream Yoga: The Royal Road to Enlightenment builds on the foundation of the original Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light book by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, clarifying the distinction between common dreams, and a special class of dreams--"dreams of clarity "--with extraordinary examples. It clearly explains the importance of using the time spent asleep and dreaming for transpersonal purposes, most importantly during the passage through the Bardos of Death and Dying. This book is also noteworthy for summarizing essential advice of many great contemporary masters of Dream yoga, offering specific exercises to develop awareness within the dream and sleep states. It will appeal to all readers who are interested in their dream life, particularly those wishing to utilize lucid dream and trance work for personal transformation. More ... | |
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TOGDEN SHAKYA SHRI: The Life and Liberation of a Tibetan Yogin by Kathog Situ Chokyi Gyatso, preface by Namkhai Norbu 328 pp. #TOSHSH - $ 30.00 "It is a miracle to find such a being in these times," said the great Jamgon Kongtrul. "[Togden Shakya] has brought to fulfillment the creative energy of the practice of the direct leap (thogal)." And the revered Mipham said that practitioners with his level of attainment "are rare." The book begins with penetrating and easily understood instructions by Shakya Shri called Opening the Door to Liberation, and a selection of his Songs of Realization, illuminating verses which are in themselves teachings. In the appendices, the translator puts the life work and accomplishments of the master in several useful contexts. The volume includes a preface by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu and a foreword by Sey Rinpoche, lineage holder and great grandson of Shakya Shri. More ... | |
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A TREASURE TROVE OF SCRIPTURAL TRANSMISSION: A Commentary on The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa), trans. under the direction of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche by Richard Barron (Chokyi Nyima), ed. by Padma Translation Committee members Susanne Fairclough, Jeff Miller, Mary Racine, and Robert Racine, fore. by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, intro. by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche 532 pp., cloth. #TRTRSC - $ 45.00 Lonchen Rabjam is revered as one of the greatest masters in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism. He wrote more than 250 treatises on a wide variety of topics, but is best known for his works on dzogchen, or great perfection, especially the extensive scholastic exegesis of the great perfection tantras known as The Seven Treasuries. This collection discusses the primordial nature that is the ground of all experience, the view, meditation, and conduct of the spiritual path, and the final freedom that is the fruition of that path. More ... | |
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UNBOUNDED WHOLENESS: Bon, Dzogchen, and the Logic of the Nonconceptual by Anne C. Klein and Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche 396 pp. #UNWHBO - $ 35.00 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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VIVID AWARENESS: The Mind Instructions of Khenpo Gangshar by Khenchen Thrangu, translated and edited by David Karma Choephel, foreword by Sakyong Mipham 256 pp., paper. #VIAWMI - $ 18.95 In the summer of 1957, the revered Buddhist teacher and scholar Khenpo Gangshar foresaw the difficulties that would soon fall upon Tibet and began teaching in a startling new way that enabled all those who heard him to use the coming difficulties as the path of Dharma practice. The teaching consisted of the essential points of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, both view and practice, presented in a way that made them easy for anyone to use, even in the most difficult of circumstances. More ... | |