Wisdom Nectar: Dudjom Rinpoche's Heart Advice

450 Pages·2005·3.27 MB·English

by  Ron Garry

EastErn rEligions/Buddhism
Wisdom
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoché
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(1904-1987) was the head of the Nying- s a d r a o u n d a T i o n e r i e s Nectar
ma lineage during his lifetime. He was T S A D R A
a treasure revealer, teacher, and poet; he
also built monasteries, retreat centers, and
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Dudjom Rinpoché was one of the semi-
the traditional three-year retreat. He is master Padmasambhava, Kyabje Dudjom G
nal figures in Tibetan Buddhism in the
Rinpoche was himself a great scholar and a
also the translator of The Teacher-Student
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realized meditation master. In general, all of
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his writings and rediscovered treasures are religious writings have been translated
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completely authentic and sublime. In particular his direct spiritual into English. This volume contains a
advice from the heart, such as the teachings found in the pages of generous selection of his inspiring teach-
this book, serve as profound reminders to awaken and seriously ings and writings, the core of which is a
pursue the path to fully enlightened Buddhahood.
lengthy discussion of the entire path of
We rejoice that our vajra brother Ron Garry has translated this W
D Dzogchen, including key instructions
material since he is someone who practices with true heartfelt
u on view, meditation, and conduct, along
faith and devotion in the Buddhadharma.” —Lama Chönam and d
Sangye Khandro, members of the Light of Berotsana Translation jois with direct advice on how to bring one’s
Group m experience onto the path.
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“True wisdom nectar, the spontaneous vajra songs and teachings of io entirety are the oral instructions, tantric
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His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, are of such a precious nature that p songs, and songs of realization from His
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just reading or hearing a few words will incite inexpressible wisdom c Holiness’s Collected Works, along with a
and blessings.” —Loppön Jigme Thutop Namgyal h
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’sN supplication prayers.
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generations to come.” —Anam Thubten, Spiritual Advisor, a
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Wisdom Nectar
Dudjom Rinpoché’s Heart Advice
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The Tsadra Foundation Series
published by Snow Lion Publications
Tsadra Foundationis a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that was founded
in 2000 in order to support the activities of advanced Western students of
Tibetan Buddhism, specifically those with significant contemplative experi-
ence. Taking its inspiration from the nineteenth century nonsectarian Tibetan
scholar and meditation master Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Tayé, Tsadra Founda-
tion is named after his hermitage in eastern Tibet, Tsadra Rinchen Drak. The
Foundation’s various program areas reflect his values of excellence in both
scholarship and contemplative practice, and the recognition of their mutual
complementarity.
This publication is part of Tsadra Foundation’s Translation Program, which
aims to make authentic and authoritative texts from the Tibetan traditions avail-
able in English. The Foundation is honored to present the work of its fellows
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however, their views do not necessarily reflect those of the Foundation
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Wisdom Nectar
Dudjom Rinpoché’s Heart Advice
The Spontaneous Song of Kuntu Zangpo’s Wisdom Mind:
Secret Wisdom Mind’s Vast Treasure of Luminous Realization,
The Unobstructed Sound of the Nature of Phenomena,
A Collection of Self-Manifest Vajra Speech by Padmasambhava’s
Representative of the Supreme, Secret Early Translations, the Great Treasure
Revealer, King of Dharma, Lord Dudjom Drodül Lingpa Yeshé Dorjé
gsang chen snga ’gyur pad ma’i rgyal tshab chos kyi rgyal po gter
chen khyab bdag bdud ’joms ’gro ’dul gling pa ’jigs bral ye shes rdo rje
mchog gis thugs gsang ’od gsal dgongs pa’i klong mdzod las chos
nyid kyi rang sgra ’gags med rang byung rdo rje’i gsung ’ga’ shas phyogs
gcig tu sdeb pa kun bzang dgongs pa’i thol glu zhes bya ba bzhugs so
His Holiness Dudjom Jigdral Yeshé Dorjé
Translated by Ron Garry
Snow Lion Publications
ithaca, new york/boulder, colorado
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ISBN-10 1-55939-224-X
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bdud-’joms (Jigs-bral-ye-Ÿes-rdo-rje, 1904
Wisdom nectar : Dudjom Rinpoche’s heart advice / Dudjom
Jigdral Yeshe Dorje ; translated by Ron Garry.
p. cm. — (The Tsadra Foundation series)
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN-10: 1-55939-224-X (alk. paper)
ISBN-13: 978-1-55939-224-2 (alk. paper)
1. Rdzogs-chen (Rñiº-ma-pa) 2. Spiritual life—Rñiº-ma-pa
(Sect) I. Title. II. Series.
BQ7662.4.B3529 2005
294.3’444—dc22
2005008280
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Taking to heart what your Lama has said
Is like seeing a treasure in the palm of your hand.
Saraha1
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Without my Lama’s blessings—like earth, water, and warmth
[necessary for seeds to grow]—having entered me,
Recognition of my true nature is impossible.
Now that I’ve come to the direct path, not taking the long way around,
May I persevere in my practice of the sublime Dharma!
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Although hundreds or thousands of explanations are given,
There is only one thing to be understood—
Know the one thing that liberates everything—
Awareness itself, your true nature.
Dudjom Rinpoché2
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Contents
Dedication xv
Foreword 1
Translator’s Preface 11
Conventions 15
General Introduction 21
I Heart Advice 25
Introduction: Heart Advice (zhal gdams) 27
Essential Advice for Solitary Meditation Practice 43
Nectar for Fortunate Disciples’ Hearts:
A Compilation of Essential Words of Advice 61
1. Lama, incomparable lord 63
2. Incomparable Lama, wish-fulfilling jewel 66
3. O friend! As you wander aimlessly 68
4. Sublime nectar of profound meaning 69
5. Your present naked awareness 71
6. How wonderful! If you wish to embark 72
7. Listen, faithful nuns! 74
8. Now that you have found a free and fully
endowed human body 77
9. Glorious Lama 80