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Dzogchen
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These teachings on Dzogchen, the heart essence of the ancient Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, were given by the Dalai Lama to Western students in Paris, London, Helsinki and San Jose. Exploring this esoteric subject in print for the first time, His Holiness offers the reader an unprecedented glimpse into this pinnacle of the Buddhist vehicles.

Paying tribute to the uniqueness of Dzogchen, the Dalai Lama sets it within the wider spectrum of Tibetan Buddhism as a whole. He explains the essence of Dzogchen practice and addresses questions such as the special features of dzogchen and what are the crucial principles of the other Buddhist paths which a dzogchen practitioner should know. This is a book of uncommon richness.

"His Holiness the Dalai Lama brings to his explanation of Dzogchen a perspective and breadth which are unique... to receive such teachings from His Holiness is, I feel, something quite extraordinary." Sogyal Rinpoche.

"For our time, His Holiness the Dalai Lama embodies the completely pure essence of the Buddha's wisdom and limitless compassion for all beings. His knowledge of the teachings of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism in general, and the Dzogchen teachings in particular, is impeccable. His deep understanding and generosity of spirit make him an unerring and reliable guide through the subtleties of the profound vehicle of Tibetan Buddhist practice known as Dzogchen." Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Mind in Comfort and Ease
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In these special teachings given to an audience of 10,000 in France in 2000, the Dalai Lama gave a brilliant overview of the path from the Dzogchen point of view, based on the classic Nyingma text Samten Ngalso by Longchenpa, from the Trilogy on Finding Comfort and Ease in Meditation on the Great Perfection (or Kindly Bent to Ease Us).

"Like an expert jeweller the Dalai Lama set the teaching of Dzogchen within the context of the other traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, highlighting their parallels and their uncommon ultimate aim of realizing the clear light nature of the mind." Sogyal Rinpoche.

"One of the absolutely best and richest books on meditation practice that I have ever read, offered by His Holiness with remarkable precision and clarity, and with astonishing humility and candor. This book has it all." Jon Kabat-Zinn.

"Tibetan Buddhism's sublime science of consciousness finds lucid expression in the teachings on the Great Perfection. In this book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama draws on his vast learning and insight to reveal both the meaning of the Great Perfection and its place within Buddhism as a whole. This beautifully translated book is a treasure, of great value to all who are interested in fathoming the secrets and possibilities of the mind." B.Alan Wallace.

"All who wish to be at ease in the awakened, boundless, sublime nature of their own mind - Buddhahood - should read this book." Tulku Thondup.
Blazing Splendor
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The Dzogchen yogi Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche was among the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of the 20th century.

"Blazing Splendor, his memoirs, invites us to his side as he looks back over a life that put him at the centre of an unparalleled spiritual abundance. Through his unblinking eyes we meet remarkable contemplative adepts. And through the lens of his awakened awareness, we see the world from a fresh, eye-opening perspective. It is a sweeping account that shares with readers a world where miracles, mystery, and deep insight are the order of the day - a world as reflected through the open, lucid quality of Tulku Urgyen's mind." Daniel Goleman.

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche was among the first Tibetan masters to teach the most essential instructions of Dzogchen outside Tibet. With unsurpassed honesty and humility, he offers a glimpse into the remarkable reality of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as an in-depth portrait of old Tibet. This grand narrative stretches across generations, provinding an inspiring glimpse into a realm of remarkable human achievement quite different from the familiar mundane world of success we know. - a glimpse that can inspire and awaken a nobility of heart.

Intimate in tone, these personal memoirs recount the influences an experiences that shaped one of the great spiritual teachers of our time. Blazing Splendor is of both spiritual and historical import.
Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
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Author: Sogyal Rinpoche

This runaway bestseller explains the Tibetan understanding of what happens when a person dies, and shows how we can use this knowledge to help the dying, face the death of our loved ones and deepen our understanding of life. Already hailed as a classic, it is written by a well known teacher with an international following. Rinpoche brings together for the first time the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan tradition and modern research on death and dying.
Advice from the Lotus Born - A Collection of Padmasambhava's Advice to the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal and Others
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This companion volume to Dakini Teachings is a wonderful collection of teachings by Padmasambhava as recorded by his chief female disciple, Yeshe Tsogyal. These were concealed as terma and revealed by Nyang Ral Nyima Oser and others for the benefit of future generations.

The profundity of this advice is meant to be personally applied by all individuals in all circumstances, as they belong to a style called martri, or direct instructions. Often such advice is imparted only to one disciple at a time. Padmasambhava's direct instructions condense the essential meaning of the tantras of mahayoga, the scriptures of anuyoga, and the pith instructions of atiyoga, or dzogchen.

"These teachings are the central advice of the collected words of Padmasambhava, the great nirmanakaya master. They are words from his heart, meant to be personally practiced. Please keep this in mind."Yeshe Tsogyal.
"Don't mistake mere words to be the meaning of the teachings. Mingle the practice with your own being and attain liberation from samsara right now."Padmasambhava.
Counsels from My Heart - Dudjom Rinpoche
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Long-awaited teachings from the late head of the Nyingma school and one of the best known masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This book features timeless teachings in a style that is direct and sharp, bringing this great teacher, who was known for not mincing his words, vividly to life.

Translated by the Padmakara group, this heartfelt advice from Dudjom Rinpoche encourages us to "get a grip on our minds" and follow the Buddha`s instructions which point the way to give up our habitual ways of behaving in order to liberate ourselves from suffering. He also offers advice on how to view the often misunderstood teachings on tantra and says that the most important point is to study the view of the Great Perfection, Dzogchen - which is essentially, that all phenomena are empty by nature. But this must not cause us to fall into the trap of acting on our own meager understanding.

"Like eagles soaring into space, we should be clearly convinced of the view, but at the same time we should heed the karmic principle of cause and effect...If you gain control over your mind, then even if you are at the point of death, you will understand that it is only because of a particular thought that there is an impression of dying - and that the nature of the mind is utterly beyond both birth and death. It would be excellent if you could gain this confidence. So keep this little, essential instruction in your heart. Conviction and confidence in this is what we call the Dharma." Dudjom Rinpoche.
Dakini Teachings
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Author(s) : Padmasambhava & Kunsang, Erik Pema

Guru Rinpoche's oral teachings to his chief disciple and consort, Yeshe Tsogyal, presented here, were recorded in a coded language called dakini script and concealed until their revelation as terma centuries later. The selections in Dakini Teachings are short, direct instructions relating to the three levels of Buddhist practice: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The main emphasis of Padmasambhava's teaching is that spiritual knowledge must be personalized and not remain as mere theory. The book is based on the revealed termas of Nyang Ral Nyima Oser and it includes an introductory discourse by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and a short biography of Padmasambhava by Jamgon Kongtrul.

"Descend with the view while ascending with the conduct. It is most essential to practice these two as a unity."Padmasambhava.

This statement of Guru Rinpoche is of crucial importance. If we start out by acting according to a high view, we will simply look crazy or insane. If we only keep the view of the lower vehicles we will never find the chance for liberation. The view of a shravaka or pratyekabuddha does not bring enlightenment in one lifetime but only after three incalculable aeons. One must act in accordance with the lower vehicles while keeping the view of the inner tantras." Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Enlightened Courage
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Author: Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche

The exceptional Nyingma master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche gives a commentary on the Kadampa Seven Point Mind Training teachings.
This classic text on Lojong, or Mind Training, was composed by Geshe Chekawa from the original teachings brought to Tibet by Atisha. These teachings condense the compassionate path to Buddhahood into practical instructions which make use of all the circumstances of everyday life. The late Khyentse Rinpoche gave this commentary in the Dordogne, France in 1990, during his last visit to the West. He speaks frankly from his heart, drawing on his own life-long experience.
Dzogchen Primer
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Compiled by : Binder Schmidt, Marcia

An essential anthology of writings on Dzogchen by some of the greatest masters, compiled by the editor and co-founder of Ranjung Yeshe Publications. Here are some of the most accessible and down-to-earth writings on Dzogchen, organized into a study and practice guide for the serious beginnner and including works from Padmasambhava and Patrul Rinpoche, as well as modern day teachers like Chogyam Trungpa and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Enlightened Journey
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Author: Tulku Thondup

Fifteen previously unpublished articles and talks on transforming day-to-day situations into spiritual discipline and spiritual experience. It includes a commentary on the ngondro preliminary practice of the Longchen Nyingthig tradition.
The contents include Using Daily Life as the Practice of Dharma, Opening the Heart with Compassion, a Spiritual Journey in a Turbulent Life, Buddhist Artifacts as the Support of Spiritual Realization, Thangkhas and their Religious Significance, Preparing for the Bardo, the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism, the Terma Tradition, Empowerments and Precepts of Esoteric Training, the Meditation of Ngondro, the Meaning of the Vajra Seven Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche, Receiving the Four Empowerments of the Ngondro Meditation, a Brief Meditation on Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, Evaluating the Progress of Dharma Practice, and a Prayer Song to the Absolute Lama.