The teachings presented in As It Is, Volume I are primarily selected from talks given by the Dzogchen master, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, in 1994 and 1995, during the last two years of his life. The unambiguous Buddhist perception of reality is transmitted in profound, simple language by one of the foremost masters in the Tibetan tradition. Dzogchen is to take the final result, the state of enlightenment itself, as path. This is the style of simply picking the ripened fruit or the fully bloomed flowers. Tulku Urgyen's way of communicating this wisdom was to awaken the individual to their potential and reveal the methods to acknowledge and stabilize that prospective. His distinctive teaching style was widely known for its unique directness in introducing students to the nature of mind in a way that allowed immediate experience. This book offers the direct oral instructions of a master who inspired admiration, delight in practice, and deep trust and confidence in the Buddhist way.
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"Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche’s direct oral instructions inspired admiration, delight in practice, and deep trust and confidence in the teachings among those who met him. His words always helped their minds, in the sense that applying even some of his advice reduced disturbing emotions and naturally allowed compassion, love and insight to blossom."- Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Introductory Teachings
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1920-1996) was one of the outstanding Tibetan Buddhist teachers of his generation. Forced into exile by the Communist invasion of Tibet, he came to settle in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Though spending over 25 years in retreat, he not only taught extensively, but also founded numerous monasteries and retreat centers the world over. He is the author of such popular books as Rainbow Painting and As It Is Vols. I & II.
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In the same vein as his Rainbow Painting: A Collection of Miscellaneous Aspects of Development and Completion, Tulku Urgyen writes in a simple, straight-forward, easy-to-understand style. More importantly, he explains the purpose of several Tibetan Buddhist (Vajrayana) techniques which are otherwise alien to a Western mind. The many deities map onto Jungian Archetypes for example. Furthermore, he meticulously describes the technique of Dzogchen Trekcho and relates it to both the development and completion stage practices of Vajrayana. He also speaks to Yidam practice and one vs. a multiplicity of Yidams or deities. Thus, he eliminates many of the obstacles to Western understanding of Tibetan beliefs and practices. This book is well worth reading for students and practitioners of Dzogchen, Mahamudra (referenced a number of times herein), and Vajrayana. I look forward to reading As It Is, Vol. 2.
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...book on Dzogchen and Mahamudra that I know of. Tulku Urgyen is the man! If you don't get the message after this book, buy Vol.2! These books are full of blessing, they will never let you down! If you are in a hurry to reach the highest hights, this is your manual.
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Clear precise teachings by a master written in clear precise English. This builds a strong foundation in the Dzogchen teachings of Buddhism. I highly recommend this master piece.
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Buddha Samantabhadra, Buddha Shakyamuni, Samten Gyatso, Sakya Pandita, Ati Yoga, Great Perfection, Barchey Künsel, Vajra Kilaya, Kunzang Tuktig, Secret Mantra, Guru Rinpoche, Buddha Vairochana, Buddha Immense Ocean Vairochana, The Tibetan, Completion Stage, Celestial Palace, Three Poisons, Buddha Nature Browse Sample Pages:
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- Blazing Splendor: The Memoirs of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on 8 pages
- Dzogchen Essentials: The Path That Clarifies Confusion by Padmasambhava on 7 pages
- The Dzogchen Primer: An Anthology of Writings by Masters of the Great Perfection by Marcia Binder Schmidt on 7 pages
- A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher by Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang in Back Matter
- Mipham's Beacon of Certainty: Illuminating the View of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism (Volume II) by John W. Pettit in Back Matter
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