"The Awakening Heart: Volume Two is a luminous treasury of Dzogchen pith instructions-concise, poetic, and profoundly transformative. With the clarity of direct experience, Rigdzin Jamyang Tenphel distills the essence of the Buddhist path of Dzogchen, illuminating the heart of practice with effortless grace. This book is a rare and precious guide, pointing unwaveringly to the natural awareness that is our true home."
Lama Pema Düddul, author of Luminous Awareness: A Guidebook to Natural Awakening in Life and in Death.

This book explores the nature of mind from the Dzogchen perspective, guiding readers toward relaxed, open spaciousness and loving joy-also known as the natural state or Buddha Nature. Through clear and practical pith instructions, it provides a direct pathway to realizing the Dzogchen Semde view, the primordial path of effortless simplicity, and integrating its profound teachings into daily life. The culmination of years of retreat and practice, the pith instructions in this book are experiential and accessible, and can be used to profoundly deepen meditation, making this book a valuable companion for both new and experienced practitioners.