Dzogchen Primer An Anthology of Writings by Masters of the Great Perfection

Name: Dzogchen Primer An Anthology of Writings by Masters of the Great Perfection
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ISBN: 9781570628290

ISBN-10: 1570628297

ISBN-13: 9781570628290

Edition: 2002

Authors: Marcia Binder Schmidt

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The Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice known asDzogchen(pronounced ZOG-chen) is a practical method for accessing the pristine, clear awareness that lies beneath the chatter and confusion of our daily thoughts.The Dzogchen Primerprovides the keys for understanding Dzogchen and putting it into practice. Marcia Schmidt, a long-time Buddhist practitioner, has gathered here the most accessible, down-to-earth writings published on this subject and has organized them into a study guide for the serious beginner on the Buddhist path. The collection includes writings from such well-known and venerable masters as Milarepa, Padmasambhava, Shantideva, Chouml;gyam Trungpa, and Tulku Urgyen. The concept…

Book details

List price: $22.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/23/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.94" wide x 8.98" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Introductory Teachings


Introduction



Introduction




Starting Point



Buddha Nature




The Basis: Buddha Nature




The Ground




Re-enlightenment




Meditation




Integration



Integrating View and Conduct




Padmasambhava's Overview of the Path




Advice on How to Practice the Dharma Correctly




The Qualified Master




The Guru, the Vajra Master




Wake-up Practice




The First of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa




Renunciation Mind




Impermanence




The Second of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa




Instructional Advice on Training in Buddhism




The True Foundation




Taking Refuge




The Innermost Refuge




A Guided Meditation




The Excellence of Bodhichitta




Devotion and Compassion




Bodhichitta




The Bodhisattva Vow




The Two Truths




The Sutra of the Heart of Transcendent Knowledge



Shunyata




Egolessness




The Nature of the Mahamudra of Perception




Wisdom through Meditation




The Song of Realization




Root of Mahayana




The Meditation of Ultimate Bodhichitta and Its Result



Facilitator Guidelines


Notes


Glossary


Recommended Reading


Contributors


Credits