Roaring Silence

A practical guide to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Dzogchenor the direct experience of enlightenmentcomplete with meditation techniques by two Vajrayana teachersIn Roaring Silence Vajrayana teachers Ngakpa Chgyam and Khandro Dchen walk the reader through the meditation techniques that enable us to side-step the bureaucracy of intellectual processes and experience ourselves directlyto 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 periodwith 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.