Secret Teachings of Padmasambhava

This volume nicely presents translations and commentary on a text from the Dzogchen Quintessential ( nyingthig ) cycle of Padmasambhava, dealing with yogic energies.It explores three key questions: what is the natural energy of the cosmos, how is this energy present in our human embodiment, and what role does sexuality play in healing and liberation?The translator, Kennard Lipman, is a seasoned scholar of Tibetan Buddhist texts who is also trained in traditional Chinese medicine.I recommend this work to scholars and yogis alike. Steven Goodman, professor of Asian and Comparative Studies, California Institute of Integral Studies Here are Guru Rinpoche's precious words, sacred and secret, to be sealedin the heart, where, nourished by further commentary, they canbecome a basis for even greater understanding. Anne C. Klein, professor, Rice University, and translator of Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse This volume nicely presents translations and commentary on a text from the Dzogchen Quintessential ( nyingthig ) cycle of Padmasambhava, dealing with yogic energies. It explores three key questions: what is the natural energy of the cosmos, how is this energy present in our human embodiment, and what role does sexuality play in healing and liberation? The translator, Kennard Lipman, is a seasoned scholar of Tibetan Buddhist texts who is also trained in traditional Chinese medicine. I recommend this work to scholars and yogis alike. --Steven Goodman, professor of Asian and Comparative Studies, California Institute of Integral Studies Here are Guru Rinpoche's precious words, sacred and secret, to be sealed in the heart, where, nourished by further commentary, they can become a basis for even greater understanding. --Anne C. Klein, professor, Rice University, and translator of Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse This volume nicely presents translations and commentary on a text from the Dzogchen Quintessential ( nyingthig ) cycle of Padmasambhava, dealing with yogic energies. It explores three key questions: what is the natural energy of the cosmos, how is this energy present in our human embodiment, and what role does sexuality play in healing and liberation? The translator, Kennard Lipman, is a seasoned scholar of Tibetan Buddhist texts who is also trained in traditional Chinese medicine. I recommend this work to scholars and yogis alike. -Steven Goodman, professor of Asian and Comparative Studies, California Institute of Integral Studies Here are Guru Rinpoche's precious words, sacred and secret, to be sealed in the heart, where, nourished by further commentary, they can become a basis for even greater understanding. -Anne C. Klein, professor, Rice University, and translator of Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse