{"product_id":"great-perfection-isbn-9781559392853","title":"Great Perfection","description":"In the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism, the Great Perfection is considered the most profound and direct path to enlightenment. The instructions of this tradition present a spiritual shortcut—a radically direct approach that cuts through confusion and lays bare the mind's true nature of luminous purity. For centuries, these teachings have been taught and practiced in secret by some of the greatest adepts of the Buddhist tradition. \u003ci\u003eGreat Perfection: Outer and Inner Preliminaries\u003c\/i\u003e contains detailed instructions on the foundational practices of this tradition, from \"The Excellent Chariot,\" a practice manual compiled by the Third Dzogchen Rinpoche.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilling the teachings of the \u003ci\u003eHeart Essence of the Dakinis \u003c\/i\u003einto an accessible, easy-to-practice format, \u003ci\u003eThe Excellent Chariot\u003c\/i\u003e leads the reader through the entire Buddhist path, starting with basic Buddhist contemplations that work to dislodge deeply ingrained patterns of thinking and behaving, and continuing on to the most advanced and secret meditative practices of the Great Perfection. The teachings in this volume are drawn largely from the writings of the great Nyingma master Longchenpa and the root texts of the \u003ci\u003eHeart Essence of the Dakinis\u003c\/i\u003e itself. The Third Dzogchen Rinpoche begins by discussing the correct way to study and practice the Great Perfection teachings before presenting an overview of the Great Perfection lineage and an explanation on the meaning and importance of empowerment. In the chapters that follow, he presents practical instructions on the outer and inner preliminaries, the so-called \"ngöndro\" practices. These practices enable the practitioner to transform and purify the mind, preparing it for the advanced Great Perfection meditation of Trekchö and Tögal, the breakthrough and direct leap.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the translation mentioned above, \u003ci\u003eGreat Perfection: Outer and Inner Preliminaries\u003c\/i\u003e contains a beautiful introduction by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, a contemporary Great Perfection master, and an extensive glossary of key Great Perfection terminology.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heart Essence Series presents translations of seminal writings on the Great Perfection. Beginning with the works of the \u003ci\u003eHeart Essence of the Dakinis\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eHeart Essence of Vimalamitra\u003c\/i\u003e, two cycles that lie at the core of the Great Perfection lineage, the series aims to provide scholars, teachers, and practitioners of these profound teachings with accurate and readable translations of the most important Great Perfection texts.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGreat Perfection: Separation and Breakthrough\u003c\/i\u003e, a companion volume of restricted teachings, is also available, containing advanced teachings on the separation or rushen practices and the breakthrough stage of Great Perfection meditation.\"This amazing volume enshrines the Buddhist teachings for beginners, teaching how to deal with everyday life, how to apply one's mind to the pure teachings of the Buddha, and especially the extraordinary physical, vocal, and mental exercises that awaken the enlightened nature of the mind. This wonderful volume is rich in blessings and filled with practical advice.\"—Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, author of\u003ci\u003e The Healing Power of Mind \u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For centuries, the \u003ci\u003eHeart Essence of the Dakinis\u003c\/i\u003e has been treasured as one of the most profound and direct paths to enlightenment in the Tibetan tradition. The teachings contained in this volume illuminate the preliminary practices of this sacred path. Drawing upon many of the greatest sages of India and Tibet, its lucid explanations are sure to inspire beginners and seasoned meditators alike.\"—Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, author of\u003ci\u003e The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness \u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The aim of the preliminary practices is to establish a foundation for all spiritual progress. To dispense with these foundations in order to practice teachings one supposes to be more profound is like building a palace on the surface of a frozen lake. If one's practice of the preliminaries is profound, the main practice will be profound as well. One can therefore be grateful to Cortland Dahl for having given us a clear and insightful translation of the Third Dzogchen Rinpoche's magnificent teachings on the preliminary practices of the Khandro Nyingtik. When it comes to the meaning of the Great Perfection, the birth of understanding depends entirely upon these preliminaries.\"—Matthieu Ricard, author of \u003ci\u003eHappiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill\u003c\/i\u003eThe Third Dzogchen Rinpoche (1759–1792) was the abbot of Dzogchen Monastery, one of the largest monastic centers in eastern Tibet. He was known particularly for his mastery of the Great Perfection teachings and his clear and accessible works on this topic.","brand":"Snow Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304141115621,"sku":"NP9781559392853","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781559392853.jpg?v=1767728467","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/great-perfection-isbn-9781559392853","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}