Roaring Silence

Discovering the Mind of Dzogchen

Ngakpa Chogyam, Khandro Dechen

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 December 2002

Zen Buddhism

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 gyam and Khandro Dechen 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.""

By: Ngakpa Chogyam, Khandro Dechen
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9781570629440
ISBN 10: 1570629447
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 December 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ngakpa Ch gyam and Khandro Dechen, both Westerners, are teachers in the Nyingma School of Vajrayana Buddhism in the lineage of the Aro gTer. A married couple who teach together, they spend much of their time traveling and teaching in Europe and the United States. They live in Penarth, Wales.

Reviews for Roaring Silence: Discovering the Mind of Dzogchen

Readers conversant with Buddhism (especially Zen) will find much that is familiar, but this is no dry doctrinaire treatise. The authors have a pleasant conversational style and a lighthearted approach to religious practice. They strive to make Buddhist spiritual ideals intelligible to Westerners. Library Journal