Counsels from My Heart

Book

Counsels from My Heart is one of the few volumes of teachings by Dudjom Rinpoche, a legendary meditation master of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, to become available in English. It features talks given in 1962, the 1970's and 80's, presented in Dudjom Rinpoche's characteristically incisive and direct style, bringing the timeless heart-counsels of this great teacher vividly to life. (Source: Shambhala Publications). The Padmakara Translation Group gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Tsadra Foundation in sponsoring the translation of this book.

Citation	Fletcher, Wulstan, and Helena Blankleder (Padmakara Translation Group), trans. Counsels from My Heart. By Dudjom Rinpoche. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 2003.

- 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

Various public talks given by Dudjom Rinpoche in 1962, the 1970's and 80's.