The Oral Transmission of Padmasambhava

The Oral Transmission of Padmasambhava, translated from the Tibetan by Jean-Luc Achard, translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, Editions Khyung-Lung, June 2019, 80 pages.

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The text translated and commented on in this volume represents the summation of the oral instructions of Padmasambhava related to the practice of Thögel (thod rgal) as has been codified in the cycle known as the Transparent Contemplation of Samantabhadra (Kun bzang dgongs pa zang thal). This cycle, revealed by Rigdzin Gödem (1337–1408) is the most important corpus of Dzogchen teachings from the Northern Treasures (byang gter), presenting the secret precepts of Dzogchen in a clear and concise manner. 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments of the translator 11

Introduction 13

The Source of the Unwritten Oral Transmission Revealing

the Contemplation of the Heart of the Precepts of the

Authentic Principle 17

Chapter I — The Reality of Awareness 19

Chapter II — The Revelation of Awareness 24

Chapter III — The Transparent Wisdom of Samantabhadra 28

Instructions on the Source of the Oral Unwritten

Transmission 35

1. The instructions on the Reality of Awareness 35

1-1. The principles of the practice 35

1-2. The nature of the visions of the Primordial State 36

2. The revelation of Awareness 38

3. The visions of the Transparent Contemplation of

Samantabhadra 40

4. The signs of success in the practice 41

Appendix — The classification and levels of practitioners 59

Glossary 63

Bibliography 79

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Chöying 10 — The Celestial Expanse of the Great Primordial Display

Chöying no. 10 — The Celestial Expanse of the Great Primordial Display, by Jean-Luc Achard, translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, Khyung-mkhar, PDF ed., April 2019, 15 pages.

The Expanse of the Natural State is the original Space of the Mind itself abiding as the marvel of undifferentiated Emptiness and Clarity. These representations reside at the heart of the principles called to mind by the master during the direct introduction, and entail a very precise understanding of the terms that are used to enunciate it. This booklet presents the meaning of these principles according to the Great Perfection, combining theory with direct understanding.

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Chöying no. 9 — The Dreamlike Nature of Delusion

Chöying no. 9 — The Dreamlike Nature of Delusion, by Jean-Luc Achard, translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, Khyung-mkhar, PDF ed., 16 pages.

Examining the nature of delusion (‘khrul pa) lies at the very core of the practice of the Great Perfection. Ultimately, it leads to the understanding of the nature of phenomena as well as that of the nature of the mind. It also enables one to comprehend the differences between the unconditioned Natural State of Dzogchen and the conditioned state of the Dzogchenpa. Such an understanding is indeed crucial in order to penetrate the nature of Awareness (rig pa).

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Identifying the Obstacles to one's Practice

Identifying the Obstacles to one's Practice, by Jean-Luc Achard, translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, Khyung-mkhar, PDF ed., 10 pages.

In general, correct meditation performed under perfect circumstances such as place and time, mastering of the key points and so forth, does not end up in the generating of obstacles. However, obstacles can arise  that are sometimes difficult to identify correctly. This booklet provides a list of the main hindrances one is likely to be confronted with during retreat.

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Chöying # 8 — The Infinite Marvels of the Primordial Buddha

Chöying # 8 — The Infinite Marvels of the Primordial Buddha, by Jean-Luc Achard, translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, PDF ed., Khyung-mkhar, October 2018, 15 pages.

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As the expression of one’s own Natural State, the Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra is the uncreated and inexpressible source of all the marvels that arise due to the unceasing dynamism that characterizes one’s true nature. Fundamentally expressed in terms of Saṃsāra and Nirvāṇa, these marvels unfolding within the Natural State do not have one shred of reality. They are similar to a dream that deluded beings grasp at, not being able to penetrate their mirage-like, phantasmagoric nature. 

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Chöying # 7 — The Perfection of the Buddha Bodies and Wisdoms of Awareness

Chöying # 7 — The Perfection of the Buddha Bodies and Wisdoms of Awareness, by Jean-Luc Achard, translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, PDF ed., Khyung-mkhar, August 2018, 12 pages.

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Buddha Bodies and Wisdoms are the two main modalities of the Natural State. Their manifestation forms what is styled as the display of the dynamism of Awareness (rig pa’i rtsal) whose expression is potential at the level of the Base (gzhi), manifest at the level of the Path (lam), and fully perfect at the level of the Fruit (‘bras bu). This booklet delineates those notions that are essential for comprehending these two modalities in the context of the teachings of the Great Perfection.

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Düdjom Rinpoche — The Practice of the Three Skies

Düdjom Rinpoche — The Practice of the Three Skies, translated and commented by Jean-Luc Achard. Translated from the French by Marianne Ginalski, éditions Khyung-Lung, 84 pages. ISBN 979-10-95898-07-8.

 Table of Contents

Translator’s acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Biography of Düdjom Rinpoche

1-1. Birth and education

1-2. Signs of accomplishment

1-3. Activities related to the spreading of

       the teachings

2. The principles of the Dzogchen Path

3. The nature of Reality

Instructions on the Three Skies

The Outer Sky

The Inner Sky

The Secret Sky

Commentary on the Instructions on the Three Skies

1. The meaning of the title

2. The meaning of the body of the text

2-1. The concise presentation

2-2. The detailed explanation

2-2-1. The Outer Sky

2-2-2. The Inner Sky

2-2-2-1. The adoption of the key points

a. The preliminaries

b. The key point of the body

c. The key point of the doors

c-1. The object to contemplate

c-2. The way to contemplate it

c-3. The state of contemplation

d. The key point of breath

2-2-2-2. The abandonment of errors

2-2-2-3. The target to destroy

2-2-3. The Secret Sky

2-2-4. The method for contemplating the Inner

          and Secret Skies

3. The meaning of the conclusion

Appendix I — The Teaching on the Utterly Secret, Profound Oral Instructions

1. The common explanation

2. The secret explanation

2-1. The Outer Sky

2-2. The Inner Sky

2-3. The Secret Sky

3. The utterly secret instructions for the practice

Appendix II — The Complete Structure of the Dzogchen Path

1. The preliminary instructions

2. The instructions on the main practice

3. The concluding instructions outlining the

    key points of the practice

Glossary

  

Bibliography

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