The Stages of A-Khrid Meditation (Dzogchen Practice of the Bon Tradition)

Details : 

Publisher : Library Of Tibetan Works & Archives
Author : Bru-sgom rGyal-ba g.young-drung, Translated by Per Kvaerne and Thupten K. Rikey
Language : English
Pages : 136
Cover: Paperback
Dimension : 21.5 cm X 14 cm
Edition : 2004
ISBN : 8186470034

About the Book 

"The Stages of A-Khrid Meditation" is a comprehensive guide to the Dzogchen practice of the Bon tradition, outlining the stages of meditation and spiritual development. This book provides in-depth teachings on the A-Khrid system, a unique and powerful approach to achieving spiritual realization. It's a valuable resource for practitioners and scholars of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon tradition. The book offers practical guidance for those seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment. A treasure trove of wisdom for Dzogchen practitioners.

Preface

The main part of the present work appeared in the journal Kailash, published in Kathmandu, in 1973. Some of the basic ideas of the Bonpo tradition of the Great Perfection had been presented to Western readers in 1967 by Professor David L. Snellgrove in his translation of excerpts from the gZi brjid. However, the text of which I published and translated roughly one third in Kailash is older than the gZi brjid, which is assigned to the 14th century. It also has the advantage of being a systematic, practical manual written for the benefit of teachers who have set themselves the task of guiding others in achieving enlightenment through the practice of the Great Perfection.

Back of the Book

The Stages of A-Khrid Meditation presents 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 written to assist those noble beings who set themselves the task of leading others to enlightenment through the practice of the Great Perfection.
The A-Khrid ("the Teachings regarding the Ultimate Origin (A)") is believed to have a historical source in the great lama called rMe'u dGongs-mdzod (1038-1096). The text given here is a condensed version of his original composition, written by Bru-sgom rGyal-ba g.young (1242-1296).
All readers with an interest in rDzogs-chen-which is common to both the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan Bon tradition-will gain great benefit from the lucid and compelling translation contained in this book. The Tibetan text has been included for scholars of Tibetan religious and literary culture.