Author(s): Namkhai Norbu

Dzogchen | Tibetan Buddhism

The Cycle of Day and Night Where One Proceeds Along the Path of the Primordial Yoga is a practical guide to a fundamental practice of the Dzogchen system of Tibetan Buddhism, presented in a clear and direct manner and written by a contemporary master, Namkhai Norbu. Central to Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, is contemplation - the immediate experience of the primordial state of the individual, the unconditioned nature of the mind. This nature of the mind transcends the specific contents of mind, the incessant flow of thoughts reflecting our social, cultural, and psychological conditioning. Based on a teaching by Garab Dorje, the first human master of the Dzogchen lineage, this book gives a translation of the Tibetan text, together with a commentary drawn from Namkhai Norbu's extensive oral explanations. Actual methods are given for entering into contemplation and integrating it with our activities during the 24 hour cycle of day and night.