The Backwards Buddhist

Regardless of spiritual heritage, a moment comes when the habits of a lifetime no longer provide the answers to life's questions. In THE BACKWARDS BUDDHIST, My Introduction to Dzogchen, the author sets out to discover a self-authenticated path to freedom, one step at a time. The recounting of the spiritual journey progresses from basic meditation to glimpses of the highest Dzogchen practices of Rushen, Trekchö and Togal. Especially useful are examples of application of principles to real world encounters.Few students of Dzogchen record a personal account of their experiences encountering this ancient tradition and their discovery of its surprising relevancy in the modern world. The non-academic approach used here introduces what is potentially a life-changing find for many westerners seeking a spiritual tradition free of cultural constraints. Although embedded in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Dzogchen teachings transcend cultural differences in their universal applicability.