Beyond the Ordinary Mind

Dzogchen, Rimé, and the Path of Perfect Wisdom

Translated by Adam Pearcey
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On sale Feb 06, 2018 | 192 Pages | 9781559394703

A unique collection of essays, instructions, letters, and personal advice on Dzogchen, Rimé, and other topics by famous Tibetan Buddhist masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

This selection features profound, provocative, and at times humorous texts from some of the leading figures associated with the Rimé tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The emphasis of these works is on the esoteric path of Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, through which the nature of reality is pointed out directly, just as it is.

Throughout the book the translator provides clear, succinct introductions to the individual translations, expertly setting the scene and guiding the reader through a world of intellectual renaissance, intersectarian debate, and the imparting of cherished insights. Through this, one truth above all becomes apparent: that genuine wisdom means transcending the limited confines of the ordinary mind.

Contributors include:
  • Patrul Rinpoche
  • Jamgon Mipham
  • Dongak Chökyi Gyatso
  • Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol
  • Amdo Geshe Jampal Rolwe Lodrö
  • Jigme Tenpe Nyima
  • Khenpo Pema Vajra
Jamgon Mipham (1846–1912), one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in modern times, has had a dominant and vitalizing influence on the Nyingma School and beyond. He was an important member of the Rimé, or nonsectarian movement, which did much to strengthen and preserve the entire tradition. A scholar of outstanding brilliance and versatility, his translated works are eagerly anticipated by English-language readers. View titles by Jamgon Mipham
Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpa'i Nyima View titles by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpa'i Nyima

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A unique collection of essays, instructions, letters, and personal advice on Dzogchen, Rimé, and other topics by famous Tibetan Buddhist masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

This selection features profound, provocative, and at times humorous texts from some of the leading figures associated with the Rimé tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The emphasis of these works is on the esoteric path of Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, through which the nature of reality is pointed out directly, just as it is.

Throughout the book the translator provides clear, succinct introductions to the individual translations, expertly setting the scene and guiding the reader through a world of intellectual renaissance, intersectarian debate, and the imparting of cherished insights. Through this, one truth above all becomes apparent: that genuine wisdom means transcending the limited confines of the ordinary mind.

Contributors include:
  • Patrul Rinpoche
  • Jamgon Mipham
  • Dongak Chökyi Gyatso
  • Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol
  • Amdo Geshe Jampal Rolwe Lodrö
  • Jigme Tenpe Nyima
  • Khenpo Pema Vajra

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Jamgon Mipham (1846–1912), one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in modern times, has had a dominant and vitalizing influence on the Nyingma School and beyond. He was an important member of the Rimé, or nonsectarian movement, which did much to strengthen and preserve the entire tradition. A scholar of outstanding brilliance and versatility, his translated works are eagerly anticipated by English-language readers. View titles by Jamgon Mipham
Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpa'i Nyima View titles by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpa'i Nyima

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