The Vital Essence of Dzogchen Vendor_Shrine where one has a direct

where one has a direct encounter with the ultimate nature of mind and reality

Prior to each empowerment

and the founding of the first Buddhist university in North America—offer penetrating insights into the meaning of Buddhism for our world and our culture

Dudjom Lingpa’s autobiographies are replete with epic visionary adventures

Introduction: Paul Demieville

The Vital Essence of Dzogchen Vendor_Shrine where one has a directA modern commentary on a classic Tibetan text of instructions for practitioners of the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, with practical step by step instructions for advanced Nyingma teachings on realizing the nature of mind. Seamlessly interweaving the language of science with the sublime teachings of Buddhism, B. Alan Wallace presents a modern commentary on a pivotal Tibetan retreat manual, Extracting the Vital Essence of Accomplishment: