The Great Perfection (Rdzogs Chen): A Philosophical and Meditative Teaching of Tibetan Buddhism.

New York, NY E.J. Brill, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus [1988]; unstated. First Edition Thus [1988]; unstated with same date at title and copyright pages in accordance with Brill's customary practice. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint consequent soiling to the bright yellow self-wrapper covers; a black marker line diagnally across the lower front endpaper and at the top edge of the text block; the inner and outer front and rear hinges have been reinforced with clear plastic tape; the binding, with the tape in place is secure (the binding is sewn); the text is clean. Shows a little wear, but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club, but may well be an Ex-Library copy of some sort. 8vo. (9.4 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches). xiv, 257 pages. Extensive Bibliography, Indices, Glossary, and Chronological Table. Language: English. Weight: 19.4 ounces. Academic Press Paperback. The Great Perfection (rDzogs chen in Tibetan) is a philosophical and meditative teaching. Its inception is attributed to Vairocana, one of the first seven Tibetan Buddhist monks ordained at Samye in the eight century A.D. The doctrine is regarded among Buddhists as the core of the teachings adhered to by the Nyingmapa school whilst similarly it is held to be the fundamental teaching among the Bonpos, the non-Buddhist school in Tibet.