The Heart Essence of the Lady of Immortality or Chime Phakme Nyingtik is the most profound of all the teachings that Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo received through the seven methods of transmission, because not only does it bring about a long life, but a life that is free of obstacles. It also causes wisdom to blossom and is said to have the most blessings.

Sublime Lady of Immortality -- Teachings on Chime Phakme Nyingtik contains the translation of all the texts by the great masters of the Chime Phakme Nyingtik lineage. It contains Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo's answers to questions about the Chime Phakme Nyingtik, Jamgon Kongtrul's Retreat Manual, Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro's practice instructions, and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's short visualization guide. It also contains the instructions from the oral lineage as taught by Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal in a series of eleven teachings. All these teachings, everything you find in this book, reveal the profound views, powerful meditations, sacred conduct, and ultimate goals of the Vajrayana teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.

These teachings represent all the information necessary for practising the Chime Phakme Nyingtik and clarify a number of points that apply to all sadhana practices. So, even if you don't practise the Chime Phakme Nyingtik, you can benefit from reading this book. Orgyen Tobgyal's presentations of kyerim practice based on the Chime Phakme Nyingtik in particular, is packed with practical instructions passed down from the great siddhas of this lineage.

Sublime Lady of Immortality: Teachings on Chime Phakme Nyingtik; Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche,Gyurme Avertia (Translator) Rangjung Yeshe Publications, Paperback, 368 pp, $26.95

Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892) was a major treasure revealer and one of the most eminent Tibetan masters of the nineteenth century. He was regarded as the combined reincarnation of Vimalamitra and King Trisong Deutsen. He became the founder of the Rime (ecumenical) movement.

Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye (1813-1899) was a great scholar, accomplished practitioner and tertian, widely known for synthesizing the knowledge and experience of the many lineages of Buddhism in Tibet in The Five Great Treasures. He was recognized by all schools of Buddhism in Tibet as one of their greatest masters.

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991) was recognized as the mind emanation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and was one of the closest disciples of Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro. Regarded by many as one of the greatest Dzogchen masters of the twentieth century, and the very embodiment of Padmasambhava, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was the teacher of many of the important lamas of today.

Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche is a revered Nyingma lama known for his directness, profundity, and near perfect memory. He was born in Eastern Tibet in 1951, and resetted with his family in Sikkim in 1959. He is currently based in Bir, India and travels throughout Europe and Asia teaching the dharma. He received teachings from Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

CONTENTS: Sublime Lady of Immortality
Foreword by H.H. Sakya Gongma Trichen	1
Translator's Introduction	3
CHAPTER 1: The History and Background of the Chime Phakme Nyingtik Teachings --- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	17
CHAPTER 2: Life-Long Practice -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	23
CHAPTER 3: Daily Chime Phakme Nyingtik in a Nutshell -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	37
CHAPTER 4: An Explanation of Single Mudra, the Daily Practice from the Chime Phakme Nyingtik -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	53
CHAPTER 5: The Sweet Ambrosia of Immortality: Concise Instructions on the Kyerim and Dzogrim based on Single Mudra, the Daily Practice of the Heart Essence of the Sublime Lady -- Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro	83
CHAPTER 6: A Drop of Moonlight Nectar, Notes on How to Do the Approach and Accomplishment Practices of the Chime Phakme Nyingtik Mind Treasure -- Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye	115
CHAPTER 7: chime Phakme Nyingtik: Presentation of A Drop of Moonlight Nectar -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	129
CHAPTER 8: Explanation of Activities for Uncovering Primordial Wisdom, the Root Sadhana of the Chime Phakme Nyingtik -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	161
CHAPTER 9: How to Direct the Practice of Chime Phakme Nyingtik -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	283
CHAPTER 10: Origins of Chime Phakme Nyingtik Drupchen -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	287
CHAPTER 11: The Chime Phakme Nyingtik Torma -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	289
APPENDIX 1: Brief Answers to Question on Chime Phakme Nyingtik, Beginning with Approach and Accomplishment -- Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo	301
APPENDIX 2: The Visualization for the Mantra Recitation of the Phases of Approach, Accomplishment and Activity of Chime Phakme Nyingtik -- Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche	309
APPENDIX 3: Vajrasattva Mantra Recitation from The Confession and Fulfillment of Vima Ladrup -- Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye	313
APPENDIX 4: The Meaning of Sundok and Tenshuk: The Traditional Long-Life Ceremony -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	315
APPENDIX 5: Advice for Offering a Short Tenshuk -- Tulku Orgyen Tobgyal	323
APPENDIX 6: Setting up the Mandala of Chime Phakme Nyingtik According to A Drop of Moonlight Nectar by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye -- Ane Chokyi Drolma	325
Notes	329
Bibliography	337
Index	339