This selection features profound, provocative, and at times humorous texts from some of the leading figures associated with the Rime tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The emphasis of these works is on the esoteric path of Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, through which the nature of reality is pointed out directly, just as it is.

Throughout the book the translator provides clear, succinct introductions to the individual translations, expertly setting the scene and guiding the reader through a world of intellectual renaissance, intersectarian debate, and the imparting of cherished insights. Through this, one truth above all becomes apparent: that genuine wisdom means transcending the limited confines of the ordinary mind.

Beyond the Ordinary Mind: Dzogchen, Rime, and the Path of Perfect Wisdom, Adam Pearcey (Translator), Snow Lion Publications, Paperback, 192 pp, $21.95

Jamgon Mipham (1846�1912), one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in modern times, has had a dominant and vitalizing influence on the Nyingma School and beyond. He was an important member of the Rim�, or nonsectarian movement, which did much to strengthen and preserve the entire tradition. A scholar of outstanding brilliance and versatility, his translated works are eagerly anticipated by English-language readers.

Adam Pearcey (translator) is a full-time translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts. He is the founder of Lotsawa House, an online library featuring several hundred translations. His previous publications include (as translator) Mind in Comfort and Ease by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Ga Rabjampa's To Dispel the Misery of the World.

	Foreword by Alak Zenkar Rinpoche	xi
	Preface	xv
	Introduction
1.	A Yogi's Guide to the Dharma	1
	Overview of the Three Turnings and the Mantra Collection of the Vidyadharas	3
	-- Khenpo Pema Vajra
2.	The Consolation of Solitude	13
	Uniting Outer and Inner Solitude: Advice for Alak Dongak Gyatso	17
	-- Patrul Rinpoche
3.	The Rime of the Ancients' Monk-Scholar	23
	Wondrous Talk Brought About by Conversing with a Friend	25
	The Four Dharma Traditions of the Land of Tibet	30
	-- Jamgon Mipham
4.	Analysis and What Lies Beyond	33
	Profound Instruction on the View of the Middle Way	35
	The Essence of Mind	39
	The Essence of Wisdom: How to Sustain the Face of Rigpa	41
	The Nature of Mind	43
	A Lamp to Dispel Darkness	44
	-- Jamgon Mipham
5.	A Midlife Crisis (of Allegiance)	51
	Advice to the Dodrup Incarnation, Jigme Tenpe Nyima	55
	-- Jamgon Mipham
6.	The Final Roar of a Scholar-Lion	59
	Advice in Response to the Request of the Faithful, Diligent, and Intelligent Deshul Drakden	62
	-- Jigme Tenpe Nyima
7.	A Little Learning is a Dangerous Thing	67
	On the Ignorance of the Learned	69
	-- Jigme Tenpe Nyima
8.	Remembrance of Awareness Present	73
	Advice for the Devoted Student Gyurme Dorje	75
	-- Jigme Tenpe Nyima
9.	A Portrait of the Master as a Young Tulku	85
	Answers to Questions on the Great Perfection	87
	-- Jigme Tenpe Nyima
10.	Please Debate the Messenger	101
	The Messenger of Authentic Reasoning	104
	-- Amdo Geshe Jampal Rolwe Lodro
11.	Demolition, Dzogchen Style	113
	How to Practice the Path of the Great Perfection	117
	-- Yukhok Chatralwa Choying Rangdrol
12.	Playing a Flute in an Empty Valley	129
	Memorandum on Mahamudra and Dzogchen Instructions	133
	-- Dongak Chokyi Gyatso
	Acknowledgments	137
	Notes	139
	Text Translated	147
	Bibliography	151
	Index	155