Lopon Tenzin Namdak : BONPO DZOGCHEN TEACHINGS

Renowned Bonpo master Lopon Tenzin Namdak gives an explanation of Dzogchen from the Bon perspective, comparing the Dzogchen view with the views of Madhaymika, Chittamatra (Mind-Only), Tantra, and Mahamudra, clearly indicating the similarities and differences among them. Translated and edited by John Reynolds from a series of nine teachings that Lopon gave to Westerners, this work introduces Dzogchen and its practice and the result. Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, lies even beyond the process of tantric transformation and is regarded as the quintessential teaching, pointing directly to the nature of mind and its intrinsic awareness, known as Rigpa.

The book covers Bon and Buddhism in Tibet; the Nine Ways of Bon; Yungdrung Bon; the traditions of Bonpo Dzogchen; the attaining of Buddhahood according to sutra, tantra, and Dzogchen; four essential points for understanding Dzogchen; the view of Dzogchen; the practice of Dzogchen; Rushans or preliminary practices, the view of shunyata or emptiness found in Madyamaka, Chittamatra, and Dzogchen; the views of Tantra, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen; the practice of Thekchod and Thodgal; and the rainbow body

Cover : Paperback
Pages : 270
Size : 228 x 152mm
Publisher : Vajra Publications
Published : 2006