- Preface by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpocheix
- Translator's Notexi
- Acknowledgementsxv
- 1 The Buddhadharma1
- 2 The Essence of the Path27
- 3 The Long Oral Lineage of the Nyingmapas31
- 4 Practicing the Teachings without Sectarian Bias47
- 5 An Introduction to the Bardo59
- 6 Magical Nectar77
- 7 Heart Jewel of the Fortunate83
- 8 An Aspiration to the Great Perfection89
- 9 The Life Story of Dudjom Rinpoche91
- Glossary95
- Notes107