The Great Secret of Mind

Name: The Great Secret of Mind
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Special Instructions on the Nonduality of Dzogchen

By Tulku Pema Rigtsal

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The Great Secret of Mind offers clear, direct, and personal instruction from Tulku Pema Rigtsal, a master of Dzogchen, considered the highest teaching of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The book explores the profound relationship between mind and the world, revealing the luminous nature of mind itself. Through personal stories and everyday examples, the author shows that all phenomena are spontaneous displays of mind, illusions masking a naturally pure and spacious essence. The failure to recognise this 'great perfection' is seen as the root of suffering and self-centred clinging.

Tulku Pema Rigtsal explains how to stabilise this liberating view through effortless meditation, allowing thoughts to dissolve naturally into pure presence. Chapters cover the view, meditation as the path, conduct, attainment, and the four bardos, each designed as accessible Dharma talks. Drawing on authentic masters and unconventional teaching methods, this work invites readers into the subtle and transformative view of Dzogchen.
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This book is well suited for readers interested in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly those wishing to deepen their understanding and practice of Dzogchen meditation. It appeals to both beginners seeking introduction and experienced practisers desiring authentic teachings from a recognised master. Scholars and spiritual seekers fascinated by the nature of mind and advanced Buddhist concepts will find it valuable.

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Clear, direct, and personal instruction in the secret teaching on mind by a master of Dzogchen, considered by many to be the highest teaching of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dzogchen (Great Perfection) goes to the heart of our experience by investigating the relationship between mind and world and uncovering the great secret of mind's luminous nature. Weaving in personal stories and everyday examples, Pema Rigtsal leads the reader to see that all phenomena are the spontaneous display of mind, a magical illusion, and yet there is something shining in the midst of experience that is naturally pure and spacious.

Not recognising this natural great perfection is the root cause of suffering and self-centred clinging. After introducing us to this liberating view, Pema Rigtsal explains how it is stabilised and sustained in effortless meditation—without modifying anything, whatever thoughts of happiness or sorrow arise simply dissolve by themselves into the spaciousness of pure presence.

The book is divided into chapters on the view, meditation as the path, conduct, the attainment, and the four bardos. Each chapter consists of mini-sections that can be read as stand-alone Dharma talks.

Pema Rigtsal has studied and lived with several authentic Dzogchen masters and has surprising stories to tell about their unconventional methods to introduce students to the subtle view of Dzogchen.

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Renowned teachers praise the book's clarity and depth. Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche expresses heartfelt hopes for the author's enduring contribution to Buddhist teachings. Domang Yangtang Tulku strongly recommends it to all meditators interested in both Western and Eastern audiences. Tulku Thondup Rinpoche calls it an illuminating explanation of Mahayana Buddhism and Dzogchen, especially valuable for those open to understanding the mind's sacred secret. The work is regarded as a condensed essence of buddha-dharma and the Nyingma teachings, appreciated by experts for its accessibility and insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781559394017

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Snow Lion Publications

Contributors:

Translated by Keith Dowman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 442g

Pages: 299

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About the Author

Tulku Pema Rigtsal is one of the last Tibetan tulkus to receive the benefit of a full traditional training with no disruption from political conflict, and one of the last to head a traditional monastery. He lives in Nepal.