A collection of teachings on how to correctly practice the view and meditation of Dzogchen by one of its most accomplished and beloved masters of the twentieth century.
NYOSHUL KHENPO RINPOCHE (1932-1999) was one of the lineage holders in the Dzogchen tradition known as Longchen Nyingthig, the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse, which descends from Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa. Born in Derge, East Tibet, he escaped to India in 1959. He trained many of the current generation of Dzogchen teachers, including Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Sogyal Rinpoche, and many others.
"Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje was one of the most outstanding
exponents of the Great Perfection—Dzogpa Chenpo—and an authority on
every aspect of its history and practice. He was someone who
embodied the blessings of the great masters of the lineage,
especially the omniscient Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa, and his
extraordinary oral teachings were marked by a vast knowledge,
profound realization, and ever-present compassion. This book will
provide inspiration and priceless guidance to all who seek to
follow this precious path."—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan
Book of Living and Dying
"Living the life of a hidden yogi, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche was a
master of the teachings of sutra and mantra, in terms of both
scholarship and spiritual accomplishment. His teachings are indeed
a powerful treasure, yet to truly reap their benefit one must study
them under the guidance of a qualified teacher who holds the
lineage. At best, one should endeavor to receive the empowerments,
reading transmissions, and oral instructions related to such
profound teachings."—Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, author of Present Fresh
Wakefulness
"Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche is one of the most highly realized Dzogchen
practitioners of our times and the teacher of many of the rinpoches
of the current generation. Born in Tibet and trained under the
great masters of Tibet, he was an unusually gifted scholar.
Following his studies, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche’s approach was to
receive a few key points of oral instruction from his teachers, and
then go into the mountains to practice them. Until he gained
exceptional experiential signs of the practice he had received thus
far, Rinpoche would not return to his teachers for further
instructions; and he practiced in this manner for a great many
years. Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche would never speak falsely, and
whatever he spoke or taught was authentic and based in his own
experience. I feel so fortunate to have met Khen Rinpoche in this
life, as Rinpoche is one of my root gurus, and I regard him very
highly. I always miss him, and he is still alive in my heart. I
received many Dzogchen teachings from him, which had an amazing
benefit for my practice and helped me immensely. I recommend those
with interest to read this book in order to receive Rinpoche’s
blessings of wisdom and compassion, and I offer the deep wish that
whoever reads this book will indeed receive Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche’s
blessings."—Tsoknyi Rinpoche, author of Open Heart, Open Mind
"Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche was one of the most extraordinary
twentieth-century teachers of the Dzogchen lineage, widely
acclaimed for his great wisdom and compassion. His commentaries
form a step-by-step guide to the Nyingma teachings, starting from
mind training (Longchenpa’s Immaculate Light) and leading up to and
including Dzogchen (Jigme Lingpa’s The Lion’s Roar). I have firm
confidence that new students as well as experienced practitioners
who read this book will gain a much deeper understanding of the
path and that the book will answer their questions about practice
and life."—Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
"Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche is a true example of a dharma teacher and a
genuine practitioner. When I met Rinpoche, I saw someone who was
very genuine, very humble, very gentle, and at the same time, very
diligent in his meditation practices. I never saw Rinpoche
criticize any individual, school, or religion. His pure perception
was so immense. I am very happy for anyone who reads this book.
Please respect the book and read it very slowly. If you do, you
will receive a never-ending shower of blessings from the
enlightened ones, the masters of the Great Perfection."—Kyabgön
Phakchok Rinpoche
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