The Dzogchen:

Innermost Essence Preliminary Practice

     

By Jig-me Lingpa. Translated by Tulku Thondup. Edited by Brian Beresford.

Book Specifications
Paperback, 104 pages
Published: 1982, 89, 98
Dimensions: 5 _" by 8 _"
ISBN: 81-85102-19-8
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives

PURCHASE

 

Description
This book contains translations of Tibetan texts, including that of the Preliminary Practices of Longchen Nyingthig (sNgon 'Gro) discovered by Jig-me Lingpa (1729-1798) as a Ter (gTer, mystical revelation). This is daily prayer text and every day meditation manual for Longchen Nyingthig followers. This book includes a detailed commentary by Tulku Thondup. Translated by Tulku Thondup and edited by Brian Beresford.

Table of Contents
Part I
Translation of the Text of Preliminary Practice
  1. Prayer Invoking the Mind-stream of the Gracious Lama
  2. Going for Refuge.
  3. Activating the Awakened Mind (bodhichitta)
  4. Meditation and Recitation of Vajrasattva for Purification.
  5. Mandala offering for Making Merits
  6. Unification with the Spiritual Masters (Guru Yoga)
  7. Prayer to the Lamas of the Lineage
  8. Receiving the Four Empowerments
  9. Dedication off the Merits
  10. Special Prayers of Aspiration
Part II
A Commentary to the Longchen Nyingthig Preliminary Practice
  1. The Common Preliminary Practice
  2. The 5 Uncommon Preliminary Practice
  3. The Actual Path, Guru Yoga
Part III
Explanation of the Nine Yanas
 
 

 

 
 
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