The Practice of Dzogchen

Longchen Rabjam; translated by Tulku Thondup; edited by Harold Talbott

ISBN 10: 1559391790 / ISBN 13: 9781559391795

Published by Snow Lion Publications (2002), Ithaca, 2002

About this Item

No signatures. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover.; Third edition. xxi, [1], 466 pages. Grey papered boards with blue spine. Gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 228 x 150mm. "The Practice of Dzogchen is an anthology of writings on Dzogpa Chenpo (Dzogchen) by Lonchen Rabjam (1308-1363), the most celebrated writer and adept of the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism. Dzogpa Chenpo is the innermost esoteric philosophy and meditation training, which until recent decades was only whispered into the ears of heart-disceiples by the learned masters." - from dust-jacket blurb.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practice of Dzogchen
• Publisher: Snow Lion Publications (2002), Ithaca
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559391790
• ISBN 13: 9781559391795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

In his masterful introduction to the body of this work, Tulku Thondup covers the three outer and inner tantras, the three divisions of Atiyoga, Dzogchen, and the other yanas and traditions. He includes excerpts from the exemplary lives of teachers (such as Longchen Rabjam) to illustrate the ways of training in Dzogchen.

About the Author

Longchen Rabjam (1308–1363) was born to a noble family of Tibet under many signs of auspiciousness. He showed great skill in all aspects of scholarship from an early age and excelled throughout his life in the practice and accomplishment of dharma. His power in visualization techniques and ability to actualize miraculous appearances is well known throughout Tibetan history. Longchenpa had many pure visions where he was given direct instructions from Guru Padmasambhava and many other wisdom deities. Recognized as an emanation of Vimalamitra, Longchenpa's sharp acumen and prolific writings have made him one of Tibet's most renowned and precious teachers.