Roaring Silence: Discovering the Mind of Dzogchen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781570629440)

A practical guide to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Dzogchen--or the direct experience of enlightenment--complete with meditation techniques by two Vajrayana teachers

In Roaring Silence, Vajrayana teachers Ngakpa Chyam and Khandro D馗hen walk the reader through the meditation techniques that "enable us to side-step the bureaucracy of intellectual processes and experience ourselves directly"--to discover this direct experience of enlightenment that is the mind of Dzogchen.

Surprisingly, the approach is very pragmatic. Offering an investigation of the necessary steps, the authors begin with how to prepare for the journey: the lama is essential; as are a sense of humor, inspiration, and determination. They continue by describing the path of Dzogchen from sitting meditation to the direct perception of reality.

The chapters include exercises for sharpening the presence of our awareness, for simple visualizations, and for investigating how to "remain uninvolved" with mental activity for a period--with follow-up guidance on how to view our experiences. Both practical and inspirational, the authors' exquisitely precise guidance is all presented with the caveat, "be kind to yourself, don't push yourself beyond your limits."

Author: Ngakpa Chogyam, Khandro Dechen
ISBN-10: 1570629447
ISBN-13: 9781570629440
Publisher: Shambhala
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2002
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.04w x 0.55d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 100