Introduction to the Zhang Zhung Nyengyud Dzogchen Lineage
by Dmitry Ermakov from Masters of the Zhang Zhung Nyengyud: Pith Instructions from the Experiential Transmission of Bönpo Dzogchen
Main topics discussed:
– Historical background to Bönpo Dzogchen
– Qualities of Master and disciple
– Introduction to the Path of Dzogchen
– Introduction to the Lineage Masters of Zhang Zhung Nyengyud
– Structure of Zhang Zhung Nyengyud cycle
– Comparison with writings on Dzogchen by Longchen Rabjampa
– Lineage Tree
– Zhang Zhung Garab and Garab Dorje
– An excerpt from the “Golden Spoon” discovered by Yungdrung Lingpa translated specially for this publication by Yongdzin Rinpoche
– A Mongol Connection
– Experiential Transmission
– Modern-day Transmission