Softcover, 139 pages, Freedom California 2019, new
Dzogchen is the state of great perfection. In Bon, there are nine steps to achieving enlightenment. The gradual path contains the beginning eight steps and includemany practices and teachings. The Dzogchen teaching is the highest step and directly introduces Dharmakaya or primordial Buddhahood. This is ataained by means of one practice: single -pointed meditation on the Natural Mind. The meditator passesbeyond mind and encounters the inconceivable vastness of the natural mind and ultimate truth. All delusions, ignorance and emotions are liberated. Freeing the practicioner from daily problems is of benefit; however, Dzogchen, the path of ultimate liberation, is the ultimate benefit.
This compilation of Geshe Dangsong Namgyal's teaching provide the route, summary and essential points of the Pure Dzogchen from the Zhang Zhung Tradition.