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Entrance to the Great Perfection: A Guide to the Dzogchen Preliminary Practices (Heart Essence (Paperback)) by Cortand Dahl & Cortland Dahl is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Blending contemporary and traditional perspectives, this wonderful book offers accessible and insightful guidance on the profound foundational practices of the Great Perfection. This groundbreaking work contains classic commentaries by the renowned Tibetan masters Jigme Lingpa and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, alongside a lively contemporary discussion by filmmaker, author and spiritual teacher Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse that discusses how to incorporate these ancient practices into the fast-paced lifestyle of the Western world. Also included are a lengthy introduction to the world of Tibetan Buddhism and its meditative practices, as well as the long and short preliminary practice liturgies and numerous appendices on the nine yanas and other topics.ReviewDahl offers a valuable contribution for those engaging in this practice ?. Dahl writes with the humility that characterizes the best translations, and with an eye to the balance of accuracy and readability. The book makes a strong case for approaching the Buddhist path in a holistic way. (Buddhadharma: The Practitioners Quarterly, Summer 2010 )"The ngöndro, or preliminary practice, is treasured in the Ancient School of Tibetan Buddhism a
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- Author
- Cortand Dahl & Cortland Dahl
- Publisher
- Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781559393393
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Philosophy, Religion, Buddhism
- Rating
- 4.76 / 5 (17 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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