Nalandabodhi is proud to announce the publication of Wild Awakening: The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, written by Nalandabodhi's founder and main teacher.

Comments on the book:

“Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is an amazing human being. For seven lifetimes he has been a recognized master of Mahamudra and Dzogchen meditation. In this lifetime, he was first in his class at the Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Philosophy. He has studied modern psychology and has an intimate understanding of the Western mind, having lived and taught in Europe and North America for many years. This book he has written is like a shining lamp that illuminates the path to realizing your own basic nature. Read it and let it open you up to the wish-fulfilling jewel of your own true nature of mind.”—Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso.

"I know of no more complete, practical, and accessible guide to the paths of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. One of the most brilliant Tibetan
teachers of his generation, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche explains with striking clarity and richness the heart of the 'practice lineage,' as,
step by step, he leads us through the Sutra, Mantra, and Essence Mahamudra, and the nine vehicles that culminate in the Great Perfection: Dzogpa chenpo." -- Sogyal Rinpoche

Short excerpt from Wild Awakening:

"The Buddha taught that there is no enlightenment and no wisdom outside our own minds. From this perspective, what we gain from teachers, from scriptures or from following the spiritual path through all its stages is not something new or external to us. When we follow the path, we simply gain more skillful methods to uncover our own wisdom and our own enlightenment. The teachings of the Mahamudra and Dzogchen paths show us that wisdom and enlightenment are found right within our emotions and right within our ordinary world.

"The paths of Mahamudra and Dzogchen are the most immediate routes to this realization… Their instructions and methods function like extremely precise and powerful energy-recycling machines that are capable of processing in an instant all our karmic hangovers, residues and refuse. If we have reflected on our motivation and know why we are here, if we are certain about our goal and if we can apply all the power, energy and sharpness of our inquisitive mind to our journey, then—and only then—are we prepared to enter the most profound paths of Mahamudra and Dzogchen."

The book contains forwards by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa. Topics of Wild Awakening include instructions on: Sutra, Mantra, and Essence Mahamudra; the nine yanas of the Dzogchen journey; the path of devotion and the teacher-student relationship; and transmission and "sudden awakening".

Available from your favorite bookstore. (Buy online from Amazon)