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.