--- product_id: 45722584 title: "Buddhahood in This Life: The Great Commentary by Vimalamitra" price: "VT5444" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45722584-buddhahood-in-this-life-the-great-commentary-by-vimalamitra store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Buddhahood in This Life: The Great Commentary by Vimalamitra **Price:** VT5444 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Buddhahood in This Life: The Great Commentary by Vimalamitra - **How much does it cost?** VT5444 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45722584-buddhahood-in-this-life-the-great-commentary-by-vimalamitra) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Buddhahood in This Life: The Great Commentary by Vimalamitra: 9781614293453: Malcolm Smith, Nyima Rinpoche, Chokyi: Books Review: When the student is ready … - Add another text to the ever growing series of fine translations of Tibetan classics. Malcolm Smith tackles Vimalamitra’s Buddhahood in This Life, a summary of seventeen tantras. As frequently the case with translations of ancient Buddhist texts, there is a lengthy introduction, in this case 31 pages. Much of it is aimed at familiarizing the reader with technical definitions particular to the dzogchen tradition. These may already be familiar to the long time practitioner. The introduction will not be enough for those new to the tradition. Considered to be among the highest of practices, dzogchen is in many respects complex, although in many it deceitfully appears simple. It was originally an oral tradition. The forward acknowledges that the reader may need the assistance of a “qualified master” and to have received the empowerments. The text itself gives two sections of explanations. For those “inclined toward the elaborate” it requires just over 10 pages, for the rest of us just over 150 pages are devoted to “the explanation for those inclined toward the unelaborate.” The first section draws heavily on quotes from the tantras and especially requires previous knowledge to be a compelling path towards enlightenment. The second, more expansive section elaborates on eleven topics. Perhaps the best way to give the reader their taste is to list them: 1. The Basis, 2. How Delusion Arises, 3. How the Basis Is Present in Sentient Beings, 4. The Location of Pristine Consciousness in the Body, 5. The Pathway of Pristine Consciousness, 6. The Doorway of Pristine Consciousness, 7. The Field, 8. The Method of Practice, 9. The Authoritative Signs, 10. The Bardo, 11. The Great Stage of Liberation. Those who don’t have a regular Buddhist practice, or are in the initial stages of building one might want pass on this this text, but add it to their list for the future. The book will prove challenging to even the serious practitioner, but the reward of comprehending even some of its understandings well worth it. If it proves too difficult, put it aside, continue to practice and return to it. Review: Sweet "introduction" to Dzogchen. - Book is physically nice: under the jacket, a classy blue-and-white hardcover, neatly and flexibly bound. Great off-white smooth paper with crisp bold print. The contents are exactly what you should be looking for: a sizable introduction which explains the history, terminology, and basic philosophy of Dzogchen; and a clearly literal translation of a fundamental work, which will enlighten the mind of any earnest reader. Thank you, Mr. Smith, for a job very well done. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,993,108 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #75 in Buddhist Sacred Writings (Books) #128 in Tibetan Buddhism (Books) #161 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (49) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches | | Edition | Translation | | ISBN-10 | 1614293457 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1614293453 | | Item Weight | 1.16 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 248 pages | | Publication date | December 6, 2016 | | Publisher | Wisdom Publications | ## Images ![Buddhahood in This Life: The Great Commentary by Vimalamitra - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xOfQQd0mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When the student is ready … *by B***N on December 13, 2016* Add another text to the ever growing series of fine translations of Tibetan classics. Malcolm Smith tackles Vimalamitra’s Buddhahood in This Life, a summary of seventeen tantras. As frequently the case with translations of ancient Buddhist texts, there is a lengthy introduction, in this case 31 pages. Much of it is aimed at familiarizing the reader with technical definitions particular to the dzogchen tradition. These may already be familiar to the long time practitioner. The introduction will not be enough for those new to the tradition. Considered to be among the highest of practices, dzogchen is in many respects complex, although in many it deceitfully appears simple. It was originally an oral tradition. The forward acknowledges that the reader may need the assistance of a “qualified master” and to have received the empowerments. The text itself gives two sections of explanations. For those “inclined toward the elaborate” it requires just over 10 pages, for the rest of us just over 150 pages are devoted to “the explanation for those inclined toward the unelaborate.” The first section draws heavily on quotes from the tantras and especially requires previous knowledge to be a compelling path towards enlightenment. The second, more expansive section elaborates on eleven topics. Perhaps the best way to give the reader their taste is to list them: 1. The Basis, 2. How Delusion Arises, 3. How the Basis Is Present in Sentient Beings, 4. The Location of Pristine Consciousness in the Body, 5. The Pathway of Pristine Consciousness, 6. The Doorway of Pristine Consciousness, 7. The Field, 8. The Method of Practice, 9. The Authoritative Signs, 10. The Bardo, 11. The Great Stage of Liberation. Those who don’t have a regular Buddhist practice, or are in the initial stages of building one might want pass on this this text, but add it to their list for the future. The book will prove challenging to even the serious practitioner, but the reward of comprehending even some of its understandings well worth it. If it proves too difficult, put it aside, continue to practice and return to it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet "introduction" to Dzogchen. *by B***E on July 17, 2024* Book is physically nice: under the jacket, a classy blue-and-white hardcover, neatly and flexibly bound. Great off-white smooth paper with crisp bold print. The contents are exactly what you should be looking for: a sizable introduction which explains the history, terminology, and basic philosophy of Dzogchen; and a clearly literal translation of a fundamental work, which will enlighten the mind of any earnest reader. Thank you, Mr. Smith, for a job very well done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great exposure of the Dzogchen secret tantras *by G***A on May 14, 2018* A complete path for attaining Buddhahood in this life through the instructions of Dzogchen secret tantras. The value of this text is twofold, it goes through all the pervasive aspects of Dzogchen teachings and it takes into account the whole seventeen secret tantras for creating its narrative. With this book as a guide and the whole translated texts of the Dzogchen tantras (Wilkinson's, for instance) and with the transmision of a qualified guru, you can go directly for reaching Buddhahood in this very lifetime. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45722584-buddhahood-in-this-life-the-great-commentary-by-vimalamitra](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45722584-buddhahood-in-this-life-the-great-commentary-by-vimalamitra) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*