This Dzogchen doctrine is considered to be one of the most definitive and secretive Buddhist teachings. Paying homage to the uniqueness of Dzogchen, the Dalai Lama compares the broader context of Tibetan Buddhism alongside the uniqueness of the Dzogchen doctrine to explain the essence of the practice that explores questions of consciousness and enlightenment. Drawing from the great masters of the past and from his own extraordinary testimony and perception, this book reveals the versatile genius of the Dalai Lama.