Essence Of Mind

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This handbook to spirituality features essays by Danish meditation teacher Jes Bertelsen, focusing on training the mind through wordless prayer and meditation to realize the essence of consciousness. Since the early 1970s, Bertelsen has taught philosophy and meditation, and in 1989, he was authorized by Tibetan lama Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche to teach Dzogchen, adapting these teachings for Western culture. His approach is rooted in experiential investigation and comparative analysis of Eastern and Western spiritual teachings, alongside modern psychological and philosophical insights. The book outlines Bertelsen's experience with Dzogchen, emphasizing the natural, primordial state of human consciousness that is timeless and untouched by suffering. It is divided into three parts: the first discusses methods for revealing the essence of consciousness; the second outlines a training system for Western students aimed at realization; and the final section highlights the importance of continuous practice in daily life, dreams, and beyond. Through mind-training, practitioners can achieve a state of luminous, blissful wakefulness, where consciousness is relaxed and open. While advanced training requires direct teacher-student engagement, this book serves as an inspirational resource for refining and clarifying one's spiritual journey, with the hope that many in the West will benefit from Bertelsen's comparative approach to Dzogchen.