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~ John Myrdhin Reynolds (Author)
Key Phrases: primordial state, root guru, six vajra verses, Garab Dorje, The Special Teaching, Historical Origins of Dzogchen (more...)
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"In many ways the best guide to the Dzogchen teachings. Includes explanations of texts that were previously thought too secret to publish." --Tricycle: The Buddhist Review


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"Contains clear translations and detailed commentaries. Careful study and practice of the knowledge revealed in The Golden Letters is indispensable."
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  • Paperback: 392 pages
  • Publisher: Snow Lion Publications; 1st edition (August 25, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1559390506
  • ISBN-13: 978-1559390507
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,324 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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primordial state, root guru, six vajra verses, guru yoga, higher tantras, lower tantras, space dissolving into space, liberation through bare attention, impure karmic vision, own original condition, posthumous teachings, rgum chung, great vast expanse, rtsol med, single unique state, mig sgron, intrinsic awareness, photic phenomena, great cremation ground, primal awareness, clear luminosity, startled awareness, first essential point, primordial purity, interior awareness
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Garab Dorje, The Special Teaching, Historical Origins of Dzogchen, Great Perfection, Patrul Rinpoche, Tun Huang, Body of Light, Four Early Texts Relating, Clear Light, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Anuttara Tantra, Mahayoga Tantra, Authentic Buddhist Teaching, Central Tibet, Dudjom Rinpoche, Longchen Rabjampa, Nubchen Sangye Yeshe, Dzogchen Tantras, Guru Padmasambhava, Jigmed Lingpa, Parinirvana of the Buddha, Primordial Base, Dzogchen Semde, Newer Schools, Tibetan Buddhism
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential Dzogchen text, November 17, 1999
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This is a fine translation of one of the most succinct and profound Dzogchen texts, by the early Tibetan master Garab Dorje, with commentary by the great 19th century master Patrul Rinpoche. John Reynolds has produced a scholarly yet highly readable translation of this important text and commentary, and has added a very helpful and insightful introduction and commentary of his own. For anyone seriously interested in practicing Dzogchen, one of the most profound Tibetan Buddhist methods for realizing the nature of the mind, this book will be a great treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars e-ma-ho! Marvelous!, August 25, 1999
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This is another excellent translation of an essential work in the study of Dzogchen. Namkhi Norbu Rinpoche - well named - and John Reynold's cooperative efforts once again bear fruit forthe liberation of all beings from suffering. This is one of the best: well written, erudite, clear as crystal and elegant.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL READING !!!, July 21, 2004
John Reynolds was recognized as the first western man (Inje) to take Ngakpa ordination in Tibetan Buddhism. He studied extensively under the late Dudjom Rinpoche who gave him his vows, as well as with Namkhai Norbu, and Lopon Tenzin Namdak. Reynolds was one of the first westerners to translate essential texts in the Buddhist tradition, particularly teachings on Dzogchen. His translations are technically accurate, and show a depth of insight into Tibetan thought and theory which few others have shown. This is essential reading for any Buddhist!

I highly recommend his other texts as well, including his Bonpo Dzogchen teachings which are to be found at the moment in booklet form. See his website: www.vajranatha.com

Samaya hoh!
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2.0 out of 5 stars For fans of discursive thought
This book begins with "The Three Statements That Strike the Essential Points" from the Last Testament of Garab Dorje the first human master of Dzogchen: "One is introduced... Read more
Published on July 13, 2006 by Gary Schoch

5.0 out of 5 stars A Quilt of Blessings
This is a magical book, a work of many gifted hands. For one, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche is a great yogin, revealer of treasures, and scholar in Buddhist studies, and his fingerprints... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Wisdom & Understanding
This is a wonderful book, but (per Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung) it should be read with the understanding that there is a difference between objective/material/scientific reality... Read more
Published on December 9, 2004 by Neal J. Pollock

1.0 out of 5 stars History or Fiction ?
Reynolds attempts to anchor the development of Dzogchen in history rather than myth and he fails. His style reminds me of a Christian fundamentalist - and I would bet that is his... Read more
Published on July 16, 2004 by John E Hatherley

5.0 out of 5 stars A lamp in the dark
The essence of the Dzogchen teaching is found in Garab Dorje's "The Three Statements That Strike the Essential Point" (Garab Dorje was the first Dzogchen master). Read more
Published on March 23, 2003 by R. Haigh

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book
This was the best book I ever read. I encourage everyone to read it.
Published on August 7, 2001 by Ed Yorke

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