Union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta by Anyen Rinpoche

Union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta by Anyen Rinpoche

An illuminating look at key aspects of Tibetan Buddhist practice--of interest to many practitioners--is presented in this practical and interesting book. Through demonstrating the interrelationship of the outer inner and secret teachings and a textual analysis of the words of four renowned Dzogchen yogis, it makes clear that the practice of Bodhichitta is a necessary aspect of every practice within Tibetan Buddhism.Unlike other books that present either the teachings of Bodhichitta or the teachings of Dzogchen as their own system of practice, this book presents them not as complementary practices but as a deconstructed inner and outer practices which are fundamentally intertwined. Anyen Rinpoche works to create a new generation of holistic practitioners who value the depth found in the entire spectrum of teachings. While Anyen Rinpoche acknowledges the profundity of the Dzogchen teachings, he dispels the myth that they are an effortless path to liberation and rather shows that they are a progressive path that requires diligence, insight, and the compassionate mind of a Bodhisattva. He presents a style of contemplation that combines Dzogchen meditation on the ultimate view with the generation of Bodhichitta, such as has been taught by Nyingmapa yogis throughout the centuries. This book presents the union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta not only through philosophy and scripture but also through concrete methods for practice.

ANYEN RINPOCHE is a Nyingma (Longchen Nyingthig) Nyingma tulku from Tibet. He primarily resides in Denver, Colorado, where he established Orgyen Khamdroling Center, which includes a shedra (college) for Westerners. The Unification of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta, Dying with Confidence, Road to Certainty, and Momentary Buddhahood are among his works. Anyen Rinpoche's personal translator, Allison Choying Zangmo, is a longstanding disciple of Rinpoche and his root lama, Kyabje Tsara Dharmakirti. On all of Rinpoche's publications, she has either translated or cooperated with him. She currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

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ISBN 13	9781559392488
ISBN 10	1559392487
Title	Union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta
Author	Anyen Rinpoche
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Snow Lion
Year published	2006-04-26
Number of pages	256
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