Longchenpa Books

Written in the fourteenth century, this text is the first part to Longchenpa's Trilogy of Rest, a work of the esoteric Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. This unique presentation of the Buddhist view and path combines the scholastic expository method of explanation with direct pith instructions designed for yogi practitioners. Here we find fundamental instructions on the need to turn away from materialism, how to find a qualified guide, how to develop boundless compassion for all beings, and much more. Longchenpa then carries the reader through to the view of tantra and its associated practices in chapter ten. Chapters eleven and twelve explore calm abiding (shamatha) and deep insight (vipashyana) meditation techniques. The work culminates with chapter thirteen, the final chapter, in which the result of practice is presented from the perspective of Dzogchen.

Finding Rest in Illusion is the third volume of the Trilogy of Rest, Longchenpa's classic exposition of the Buddhist path. The purpose of these teachings is to introduce us to our most basic nature - the clear and pristine awareness that is the nature of the mind. Drawing extensively from classic Buddhist works, the author uses well-known examples of illusion found throughout Mahyna literature to illustrate the illusory nature of both sasra and nirva, thus revealing their ultimate nondual nature. This is an invaluable manual for any genuine student of Buddhism who wishes to truly find rest through the path of the Great Perfection

Just as the images on television are nothing more than light, so are our experiences merely the dance of awareness. Often we form attachments to or feel enslaved by these experiences. But they are only reflections. As easily as television pictures vanish when the channel is changed, the power of our experiences fades if we penetrate to the heart of reality—the light of the natural mind within everyone. You Are the Eyes of the World presents a method for discovering awareness everywhere, all the time. This book does not discuss how to turn ordinary life off, and it does not describe how to create beautiful spiritual experiences; it shows how to live within the source of all life, the unified field where experience takes place.

The book presents a classic collection of writings on Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, authored by the renowned fourteenth-century scholar Longchen Rabjam. It delves into the profound meditation practices and theoretical insights of this spiritual tradition, highlighting Longchenpa's contributions to understanding the essence of enlightenment and the nature of reality. This work serves as both a guide and a philosophical exploration, appealing to practitioners and scholars alike.

This new paperback translation of Longchenpa's renowned work offers a comprehensive exploration of yogic conduct within the Dzogchen tradition. It systematically outlines the principles and practices essential for understanding and engaging with this profound spiritual path, making it accessible to both new and experienced practitioners.

This new paperback edition features a fresh translation of Longchenpa's renowned work, which meticulously outlines the meditation path within the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. It serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners, exploring key concepts and practices essential for deepening one's meditation experience.