This work represents one tradition of th system of meditation known as "The Great Perfection" (rdzogs pa chen po), in the form of a methodical and practical guide for those noble beings who set themselves the task of leading others to enlightenment through the practice of the Great Perfection.

The A-Khrid teachings regarding the Ultimate Origin-(A) is believed to have a historical source in the great lama rMe'u dGongs-mdzod(1038-1096). This translation presents a condensed version of his original composition, written by Bru-sgom rGyal gyung-drung(1242-1296).

Stages of A-Khrid Meditation, Dzogchen Practice of the Bon Tradition, Bru-sgom rGyal-ba g.yung-drung, LTWA, Paperback, 1996/2004, 108 Pages, $10.00

Contents:

Preface,

Introduction,

Part One:
The Preliminary Practice:
1. Meditation on Impermanence (Session One),
2.Taking Refuge after Having Cultivated Bodhicitta (session Two): BodhicittaCultivation, Taking Refuge, Confession of Sins,
3. Mandala Offering: A means to Complete the Accumulation of Merit (Session Three);
4. Entreaty: A Means to Receive full Blessings (session four),

Part Two:
The Actual Body ofPractice:
1. Mental Grasping (session Five): Control of the Body, The Gaze,The Vow,
2. The Equipoising (session Six): Spiritual Exertion for the obtaining of Stability, Spiritual Exertion for the Procuring of Benefit (session Seven),
3. The Confrontation with the substance of Ultimate Nature (session Eight): Discerning of Spontaneous Wisdom, Casting off Defilements produced by the Intellect (Session Nine), Gaining of control over Stainless Wisdom (Session Ten),

Summary,

Appendix I: The Similes,

Appendix II: Index of Lamas,
Index of Texts,
vAppendix III: Glossary of Technical Terms,

Appendix IV: Outline of the Original Text,

Notes
Bibliography,
Tibetan Text.