The Dzogchen Primer

An Anthology of Writings by Masters of the Great Perfection

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
Cover of the book The Dzogchen Primer by Marcia Binder Schmidt, Shambhala
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Marcia Binder Schmidt ISBN: 9780834823877
Publisher: Shambhala Publication: July 23, 2002
Imprint: Shambhala Language: English
Author: Marcia Binder Schmidt
ISBN: 9780834823877
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication: July 23, 2002
Imprint: Shambhala
Language: English

The Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice known as Dzogchen (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 Primer provides 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, Chögyam Trungpa, and Tulku Urgyen.

The concept of Dzogchen is said to lie beyond the confines of our beliefs, our intellectual constructs, our ordinary understanding. A Dzogchen master writes, "We need to dismantle our fixation on the permanence of what we experience. A normal person clings to his experiences as being 'real,' concrete, and permanent. But if we look closely at what happens, experience is simply experience, and it is not made out of anything. It has no form, no sound, no color, no taste, no texture; it is simply empty cognizance."

The Dzogchen Primer includes an informative editor's preface as well as two forewords by prominent Tibetan masters that provide fundamental background information that will be helpful to readers new to this subject. The book also includes short, descriptive guiding notes intended to assist both independent students and teachers leading workshops.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice known as Dzogchen (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 Primer provides 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, Chögyam Trungpa, and Tulku Urgyen.

The concept of Dzogchen is said to lie beyond the confines of our beliefs, our intellectual constructs, our ordinary understanding. A Dzogchen master writes, "We need to dismantle our fixation on the permanence of what we experience. A normal person clings to his experiences as being 'real,' concrete, and permanent. But if we look closely at what happens, experience is simply experience, and it is not made out of anything. It has no form, no sound, no color, no taste, no texture; it is simply empty cognizance."

The Dzogchen Primer includes an informative editor's preface as well as two forewords by prominent Tibetan masters that provide fundamental background information that will be helpful to readers new to this subject. The book also includes short, descriptive guiding notes intended to assist both independent students and teachers leading workshops.

More books from Shambhala

Cover of the book Gurdjieff Reconsidered by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book The Authentic Life by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa: Volume 6 by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Taming the Ox by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Sword and Brush by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book The Life of Longchenpa by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Woman Awake by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book The Way of Korean Zen by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Quantum Questions by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Stages of Meditation by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Everything Is the Way by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book The Mindfulness Revolution by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book King of the Empty Plain by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Teaching Yoga by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Cover of the book Taking the Leap by Marcia Binder Schmidt
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy