Dzogchen
Heart Essence of the Great Perfection
By Nyoshul Khenpo, Patrick Gaffney,H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama | Publisher: Shambhala
About the book
Exploring the esoteric subject of Dzogchen, His Holiness offers insights into one of Buddhism’s most profound systems of meditation. He discusses both the philosophic foundations and the practices of this system—taking into account the approaches of various schools and teachers.
To these teachings, His Holiness brings all those qualities which are so uniquely his—the accumulated knowledge of years of study, his curiosity, humor, and compassion, and his seemingly infinite subtlety of mind. Paying tribute to the uniqueness of Dzogchen, His Holiness sets it within the wider spectrum of Tibetan Buddhism as a whole. He explains the essence of Dzogchen practice and addresses subjects such as why it is called “the pinnacle of all vehicles,” what its special features are, and the crucial principles of the other Buddhist paths that a Dzogchen practitioner should know.
Editions of Dzogchen
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781559392198
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781611807936
- EBook
- ISBN 9780834842663
- EBook
- ISBN 9781559398213
Read an Excerpt
Exploring the esoteric subject of Dzogchen, His Holiness offers insights into one of Buddhism’s most profound systems of meditation. He discusses both the philosophic foundations and the practices of this system—taking into account the approaches of various schools and teachers.
To these teachings, His Holiness brings all those qualities which are so uniquely his—the accumulated knowledge of years of study, his curiosity, humor, and compassion, and his seemingly infinite subtlety of mind. Paying tribute to the uniqueness of Dzogchen, His Holiness sets it within the wider spectrum of Tibetan Buddhism as a whole. He explains the essence of Dzogchen practice and addresses subjects such as why it is called “the pinnacle of all vehicles,” what its special features are, and the crucial principles of the other Buddhist paths that a Dzogchen practitioner should know.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dzogchen about?
Exploring the esoteric subject of Dzogchen, His Holiness offers insights into one of Buddhism’s most profound systems of meditation. He discusses both the philosophic foundations and the practices of this system—taking into account the approaches of various schools and teachers.
To these teachings, His Holiness brings all those qualities which are so uniquely his—the accumulated knowledge of years of study, his curiosity, humor, and compassion, and his seemingly infinite subtlety of mind. Paying tribute to the uniqueness of Dzogchen, His Holiness sets it within the wider spectrum of Tibetan Buddhism as a whole. He explains the essence of Dzogchen practice and addresses subjects such as why it is called “the pinnacle of all vehicles,” what its special features are, and the crucial principles of the other Buddhist paths that a Dzogchen practitioner should know.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dzogchen?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Buddhism > Buddhism: branches and groups > Mahayana Buddhism > Tibetan Buddhism
Where can I read a sample of Dzogchen?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781559392198
Is Dzogchen part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Core Teachings of Dalai Lama
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dzogchen?
Nyoshul Khenpo, Patrick Gaffney,H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Who is the Publisher of the book Dzogchen?
Shambhala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dzogchen is available as paperback(ISBN 9781559392198) and paperback(ISBN 9781611807936) and ebook(ISBN 9780834842663) and ebook(ISBN 9781559398213)
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