The Crystal and the Way of Light : CNNR

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The Crystal and the Way of Light : CNNR

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I have just collected my copy of this from the bookshop.

I will share a few thoughts (nothing as important as a "book review") later when I have finished reading it.
I'm sure that quite a few of you would have read this also.


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I have finished that in two sittings.

I found it to be great for a beginner, and it explained a lot of the system. I now have more pegs to hang ideas from - the new terminology and structure had me a bit confused before reading this book.

Very helpful :namaste:
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This book is by far the best overview of Dzogchen available in the English language if you ask me.
"All phenomena of samsara depend on the mind, so when the essence of mind is purified, samsara is purified. Since the phenomena of nirvana depend on the pristine consciousness of vidyā, because one remains in the immediacy of vidyā, buddhahood arises on its own. All critical points are summarized with those two." - Longchenpa
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Looking forward to reading it - starting tonight!
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DharmaKitty wrote:Looking forward to reading it - starting tonight!
:twothumbsup:
Assuming that you could find a kind person to lend you a copy :spy:
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The sharing of the Dharma is a beautiful thing
I'm sure there is someone who will be overcome with generosity and share the teachings with me.
I know they will,
won't they?
The essence of a real practice is to bring our intellectual understanding to the level of our heart - so as to feel it - to live it!
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DharmaKitty wrote:The sharing of the Dharma is a beautiful thing
I'm sure there is someone who will be overcome with generosity and share the teachings with me.
I know they will,
won't they?

OK then.
Dualism is the real root of our suffering and all of our conflicts.

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Due to the kindness and generosity of others, I started reading "The Crystal" last night
All I can say so far...
What a gem!
The essence of a real practice is to bring our intellectual understanding to the level of our heart - so as to feel it - to live it!
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It is a wonderful book, I would have to say that it made an incredible impression upon me when I read it.
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