This work represents one tradition of the 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 pp, $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.
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