Sunlight Speech That Dispels the Darkness of Doubt Sublime Prayers, Praises, and Practices of the Nyingma Masters

Modern Tibetan Buddhist master Thinley Norbu translates a selection of wisdom teachings, prayers, and liturgies by five of the greatest teachers in the history of the Nyingma or "ancient" school of Tibetan Buddhism. With writings by Longchenpa, Jigme Lingpa, Mipham Rinpoche, Patrul Rinpoche, and Dudjom Rinpoche, Sunlight Speech That Dispels the Darkness of Doubt collects some of the most important Tibetan Buddhist literature from the fourteenth to the twentieth century. Rendered in simple and direct English, Thinley Norbu's skillful translations will serve as invaluable aids to Western Nyingma practitioners.

In the first section, "Praises," Thinley Norbu compiles poems of devotion to the great figures of Tibetan Buddhism that will motivate students to practice diligently and help them develop a sense of connection to the Nyingma tradition. The second section, "Teachings and Sadhanas," collects succinct passages that communicate the timeless wisdom of Buddhist masters and outline the centuries-old practices that Tibetan yogis have used to progress on the spiritual path. Covering topics such as mindfulness, compassion, impermanence, and the Dzogchen or "Great Perfection" teachings, as well as the rituals and visualization practices unique to Tibetan Buddhism, these writings are crucial to the proper understanding of Nyingma philosophy and practice.