Original Perfection

Original Perfection Synopsis

These early, foundational Dzogchen texts-clear, lyrical, and rich in metaphor-were smuggled into Tibet in the eighth century on white silk, written in goat-milk ink that would become visible only when exposed to heat. Vairotsana, a master among the first generation of Tibetan Buddhists, reveals here a truth that is at once simple and deeply profound: that all existence-life itself, everyone one of us-is originally perfect, just as it is. Keith Dowman's sparkling translation and elucidative commentary provide insight and historical background, walking the reader through the truths encountered in this remarkable book. A fascinating resource for all Tibetan Buddhists.