#317562 in Books 2010-10-15Original language:English .0 x .0 x .0l; 1.10 #File Name: 8170262682158 pages
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Judge the Book by Its CoverBy Book DrawnWhat a beautiful book for those who appreciate great Tibetan art and great book publishing. It's a heavy book for its size on quality paper and filled with wonderful illustrations of the Zhang Zhung (Dzogchen) lineage holders. There is even a lineage tree chart that folds out. For those who follow the practice of Dzogchen this book represents a fine historical lesson and contains the sayings each master considered essential to the practice. This isn't the book to learn the basic teachings or practice; but it is one to savor; perhaps leaving it on the bed stand and reading one or two sections each night. Thirty five masters are covered in varying degrees plus the current lineage holder. This after a 37 page introduction. So if you're looking for a basic explanation of the practice of Dzogchen; this isn't it. If you're looking for a beautiful and poetic sample of the Dzogchen traditions don't hesitate to add this gem to your collection.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Dzogchen transmission from the Male lineage- Best of the Best!By sj2goldThis is the second copy I purchased. The first copy I read and gave to a friend. This is the Dzogchen male lineage and the teachings they transmitted to their students. All the male masters are in this book; and the transmissions are powerful. Highly recommended book for any serious Dzogchen practitioner; or as it seems 'practitioner'!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A succinct yet expansive text for DzogchenBy BokharaEach of the Masters of the Zhang Zhung Nyengyud form of Dzogchenhave given to mankind a simple; concise summation of their Dzogchenpractice. My total favorite is Dawa Galtsen; but there is stillmore to gain from others views. If you've found books on Dzogchento sometimes be a bit vague; try this one.
