Garab Dorje - Testament of Prahevajra

Testament of Prahevajra

Upon his death, Prahevajra imparted his last testament to Manjushrimitra. These three precepts, known as the "Three Words that Strike to the Heart of the Essential Point" or Tsig Sum Nèdek (Wylie: tshig gSum gNad brDeg) summarize the whole of the Dzogchen teachings:

• One is introduced directly to one's true nature or "Direct introduction." (Wylie: ngo rang thog tu sPrad)
• One attains certainty about this natural state or "Remaining without doubt." (Wylie: thag gCig thog dug Cad)
• One continues with confidence in liberation or "Continuing in the non-dual state." (Wylie: gDengs grol thog du ’cha’)