The Six Lamps: Secret Dzogchen Instructions of the Bön

The Six Lamps: Secret Dzogchen Instructions of the Bön Tradition

Esteemed Tibetologist Jean-Luc Achard contextualizes and provides a clear translation of highly secret precepts on Dzogchen practice unlike anything published.Â

The Instructions on the Six LampsÂ is a profound and important work from the BÃ¶n Dzogchen tradition and is one of the root texts of theÂ Zhangzhung NyengyÃ¼Â (Oral Transmission of Zhangzhung) series of orally transmitted teachings. Considered to be the central work of the inner cycle of these teachings, it expertly details the principles of the natural state and its visionary marvels. The root text describes highly secret precepts ofÂ Dzogchen (Great Perfection) practiceâ€”the teachings of TrekchÃ¶ and ThÃ¶gelâ€”as revealed by Tapihritsa to Gyerpung Nangzher LÃ¶po. The teachings in this text represent oral instructions transmitted by a single master to a single disciple in the mode known as â€œsingle transmission.â€Â It is through such a practice that one can see the clear light of oneâ€™s own mind before achieving complete buddhahood. In this respect, the text contains a complete teaching of Dzogchen, from beginning to end.
Country USA
Brand Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer Wisdom Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781614293644
ReleaseDate 2017-03-28
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EANs 9781614293644

The Six Lamps: Secret Dzogchen Instructions of the Bön Tradition