Natural Great Perfection: Dzogchen Teachings and Vajra Songs [Paperback]

Nyoshul Khenpo (Author), Lama Surya Das (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 2009

Dzogchen is the consummate practice of Tibetan Buddhism. A pure awareness practice applicable to any circumstance and readily integrated into modern life, Dzogchen directly introduces us to the inherent freedom, purity and perfection of being that is our true nature.

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This extremely readable book provides a wealth of wisdom. The entire book is pretty straightforward and accessible, even with limited knowledge of Buddhist jargon and practice. Overall, this book will be of interest to anyone attracted to Vajrayana Buddhism as well as those curious about religion in general, particularly comparative religious philosophy-it is fascinating how similar religions are when stripped of ceremonies and rules and reduced to simple philosophical theories. As such, it's a good read for all those seeking enlightenment, both intellectual and spiritual, via any path. (Staci Schoff, The Feminist Review )

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"A spiritual gem. These heart-songs and teachings of this spiritual master are essential reading."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: Snow Lion Publications (January 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559393122
• ISBN-13: 978-1559393126
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, thought provoking, refreshing, heart felt, March 14, 2000

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Marvin Dee Jessop (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Great Perfection (Paperback)

If you can get past some of the Tibetan words, which aren't excessive, you will find yourself refering back again and again to the messages, warmth, and clarity of the words. He touches your soul, opens your heart, and speaks a peace and hopefulness to your mind. Its like breathing fresh mountain air again. The title is says it all.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "natural", January 25, 2001

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taylor caron - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Great Perfection (Paperback)

This was a great man. Unfortunately for us, he died recently, but thanks to the efforts of Lama Surya Das, et al, we can catch more than just a glimpse of this man's wisdom and power. Written from the perspective of teacher-teaching-student, it does have an amount of "dzogchen lingo," but any serious seeker would do well to learn some of these terms and fathom the realities they reference. It is said his teaching style was always one of very direct and personal exchange regarding matters of actual practice, and I think it is this more than anything else which comes through in this book. Very inspiring to the student of dzogchen, "the great perfection."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best to start with, December 14, 2004

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Neal J. Pollock (VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Natural Great Perfection (Paperback)

This is a very fine book on Dzogchen. It was one of the first (if not the first) I read on it, and it inspired me to read much more and practice as well. The books of Surya Das are also very fine and worth reading. There are a few key terms one needs to learn but not very many compared to other areas of enquiry and study. The book makes a great loaner too for people who ask, "what is this Dzogchen you are doing?"