Finding Rest in Illusion

Shambhala, 2019. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A new translation of the Tibetan master Longchenpa's famous work that syste matically presents the path of yogic conduct according to the Dzogchen trad ition Finding Rest in Illusion is the third volume of the Trilogy of Rest, Longch enpa's classic exposition of the Buddhist path. The purpose of these teachi ngs is to introduce us to our most basic nature--the clear and pristine awa reness that is the nature of the mind. According to the traditional Tibetan Buddhist formula of view, meditation, and action, this volume follows Find ing Rest in the Nature of the Mind, which establishes the view of the Buddh ist path generally, and specifically that of the teachings of the Great Per fection, and Finding Rest in Meditation, which outlines the main points of meditation, namely, where one should meditate, what qualities a practitione r should possess and develop, and what should be practiced. The Padmakara Translation Group has provided us with a clear and fluid new translation of the final volume of the trilogy, Finding Rest in Illusion, along with its autocommentary, The Chariot of Excellence, both intended to elucidate the appropriate action of a Buddhist practitioner. Finding Rest in Illusion describes in detail the conduct of those who have stabilized their recognition of the nature of the mind and how to apply the Buddhist view when relating to ordinary appearances. Drawing extensively from classic Buddhist works, the author uses well-known examples of illusion found throughout Mahāyāna literature to illustrate the illusory nature of both saṃsāra and nirvāṇa, thus revealing their ultimate nondual n.