Books and other Publications
I am the author of several volumes on Dzogchen and Buddhist philosophy and practice. While still continuing to write, I offer some of these foundational books and texts as open resources for the community.
In this page there is the list of available published books most of which can be freely downloaded as a pdf or e-book. There are also links to other texts on Dzogchen and Buddhist in general, and recorded teaching material when available. The content of this page will be updated over time.
Direct and Practical Teachings (Great-Perfection)
Books and texts on the teachings and practice of the Great-Perfection (Dzogchen Atiyoga). These are more direct and practical in nature.
The Soaring Vulture: Striking at the Essence of Awareness
A short pith instruction text that presents the view and contemplative practice of Dzogchen Atiyoga in a practical and direct manner together with secondary instructions for integration into the movement or world actitivies in a way that support the path.
Free to Download
Philosophical Works
These books are for those interested in philosophical works and deeper materials regarding Buddhist philosophy in general.
The Buddha’s Silence
A commentary on the Dzogchen Atiyoga view and path in relation to the general Buddhist Mahayana teachings. This book presents the essence of the Mahayana Buddhist teachings and explains how the Dzogchen teachings and path represent the final culmination and complete resolution of the entire Dharma.
Free to Download (coming soon)
Gateways to the View
A detailed and complete guide to the Buddhist path and philosophical systems. It includes the traditional presentation of the different sets of philosophical views starting with worldly views, the foundations of the Abhidharma and the main tenet systems of Vaibashika, Sautantrika, Cittamatra and Madhyamika. It includes also explanations on the traditional presentations of the nine yanas, or nine vehicles: Sravakayana and Pratyeakbuddhayana, Mahayana and the six classes of Tantra, culminating with the final class as a detailed exposition of the Ground, View and Path of Dzogchen Atiyoga.
Free to Download (coming soon)