The Guhyagarbha Tantra: Secret Essence Definitive Nature Just as It Is

The Guhyagarbha TantraSecret Essence Definitive Nature Just As It IsSangwa'i Nyingpo with commentary by Longchen Rabjam calledThorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten DirectionsChok Chu MunselThe twenty-two chapters of this tantra elucidate how to correctly view the ground, traverse the path, and ultimately reach the result—fully enlightened buddhahood. The first part of this volume contains the translation of the root Guhyagarbha Tantra with the Tibetan text and English translation. The second part is an extensive word-for-word commentary by the great Longchenpa, which is an extremely profound and important treatise that clarifies the absolute wisdom intent of the tantras. This commentary gives uncommon explanations regarding all stages of Vajrayana practice, including comprehensive teachings from the dzogchen point of view on how to practice and accomplish the path to enlightenment.Restricted text: Anyone interested in purchasing or reading this text must have received the empowerment of Vajrasattva's Magical Manifestation Matrix for the peaceful and wrathful deities from either the kama or the terma tradition and must have received the reading transmission. Read more