The Vajra Essence Copper Holding a medicinal plant to

Holding a medicinal plant to symbolize our inherent ability to heal and grow

Khenpo Chemchok

the symbol of compassion is the phurba or phurbu

" —Dzongsar Khyentse

The Vajra Essence Copper Holding a medicinal plant toDdjom Lingpa (18351904) was one of the foremost tantric masters of nineteenth century Tibet, and his powerful voice resonates strongly among Buddhist practitioners today. The Vajra Essence is Ddjom Lingpas most extended meditation on the path of Great Perfection, in many senses a commentary on all his other Dzogchen works. Dzogchen, the pinnacle of practice in the Nyingma school, is a radical revelation of the pure nature of consciousness that is