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John Myrdhin Reynolds, whose initiated name is Vajranatha (or Rigdzin Dorje Gonpo) was born in 1942 and is a scholar, linguist, author, translator, mystic and initiated ngagpa of the Nyingmapa.
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[[John Myrdhin Reynolds]], whose initiated [[name]] is [[Vajranatha]] (or [[Rigdzin Dorje Gonpo]] ; [[rig 'dzin rdo rje mgon po]]) was born in 1942 and is a [[scholar]], linguist, author, [[translator]], [[mystic]] and initiated [[Ngagpa]] of the [[Nyingmapa]].
  
Reynolds has made a special study of Dzogchen and the Buddhist Tantras, both in their own context and in comparison with Gnosticism and other Western mystical traditions. This has fruited in Reynolds translating many original Tibetan texts of the Nyingmapa and Kagyupa into English. He has also studied the Bön traditions of Dzogchen and has translated some Bön literature as well.
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Reynolds has made a special study of [[Dzogchen]] and the [[Buddhist]] [[Tantras]], both in their own context and in comparison with [[Gnosticism]] and other {{Wiki|Western}} [[Mystical]] [[traditions]]. This has fruited in Reynolds translating many original [[Tibetan texts]] of the [[Nyingmapa]] and [[Kagyupa]] into English. He has also studied the [[Bön]] [[traditions]] of [[Dzogchen]] and has translated some [[Bön]] {{Wiki|literature}} as well.
  
Education
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[[Education]]
  
Reynolds studied History of Religions, Anthropology, Arabic, Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, at the University of California at Berkeley, and at the University of Washington at Seattle.
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Reynolds studied History of [[Religions]], {{Wiki|Anthropology}}, {{Wiki|Arabic}}, [[Sanskrit]], [[Tibetan]], and [[Buddhist Studies]] at {{Wiki|Columbia University}}, at the {{Wiki|University of California at Berkeley}}, and at the {{Wiki|University of Washington}} at {{Wiki|Seattle}}.
  
At Columbia University Reynolds pursued Islamic Studies under Arthur Jeffrey along with Iranian Studies under J. Duchesne-Guillemin. Reynolds did his PhD research in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist Philosophy under Edward Conze, the lauded scholar of the Buddhist Prajnaparamita literature.
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At {{Wiki|Columbia University}} Reynolds pursued {{Wiki|Islamic}} Studies under Arthur Jeffrey along with {{Wiki|Iranian}} Studies under J. Duchesne-Guillemin. Reynolds did his PhD research in [[Sanskrit]], [[Tibetan]] and [[Buddhist Philosophy]] under {{Wiki|Edward Conze}}, the lauded [[scholar]] of the [[Buddhist]] [[Prajnaparamita]] {{Wiki|literature}}.
Field research and experience
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Field research and [[experience]]
  
Post PhD, Reynolds spent circa ten years in India and Nepal doing fieldwork research at a number of Hindu Ashrams in South India and at Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling, Nepal and Kalimpong. At these Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Reynolds studied and researched the rituals, literature and meditation practices of the Kagyupa and Nyingmapa. Reynolds' Lama teachers included Dezhung Rinpoche, Kangyur Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche, Gyalwa Karmapa, and Lama Gonpo Tseten amongst others.
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Post PhD, Reynolds spent circa ten years in [[India]] and [[Nepal]] doing fieldwork research at a number of [[Hindu]] Ashrams in {{Wiki|South India}} and at [[Tibetan Buddhist]] [[Monasteries]] in {{Wiki|Darjeeling}}, [[Nepal]] and [[Kalimpong]]. At these [[Tibetan Buddhist]] [[Monasteries]], Reynolds studied and researched the [[Rituals]], {{Wiki|literature}} and [[Meditation]] practices of the [[Kagyupa]] and [[Nyingmapa]]. Reynolds' [[Lama]] [[teachers]] included [[Dezhung Rinpoche]], [[Kangyur Rinpoche]], [[Chatral Rinpoche]], [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], [[Kalu Rinpoche]], [[Gyalwa Karmapa]], and [[Lama Gonpo Tseten]] amongst others.
  
In Nepal, Reynolds researched the techniques and folklore of Himalayan shamanism, including rites of soul retrieval and exorcism, employed and practiced among ngakpa lamas belonging to the Nyingmapa school. The mode of this research was experiential and participatory.
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In [[Nepal]], Reynolds researched the techniques and [[folklore]] of [[Himalayan]] [[shamanism]], including [[rites]] of [[soul]] retrieval and [[exorcism]], employed and practiced among [[Ngakpa]] [[lamas]] belonging to the [[Nyingmapa]] school. The mode of this research was experiential and participatory.
  
Reynolds has continued his researching and has lectured widely in India, America and Europe. Reynolds has taught History of Religions and Buddhist Studies at Shanti Ashram (South India), at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, at the University of California Santa Cruz and at the College of New Rochelle in New York City.
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Reynolds has continued his researching and has lectured widely in [[India]], {{Wiki|America}} and {{Wiki|Europe}}. Reynolds has taught History of [[Religions]] and [[Buddhist Studies]] at [[Shanti]] Ashram ({{Wiki|South India}}), at the {{Wiki|University}} of {{Wiki|Massachusetts}} Amherst, at the {{Wiki|University of California}} {{Wiki|Santa Cruz}} and at the {{Wiki|College}} of New Rochelle in {{Wiki|New York City}}.
Initiations and lineages
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[[Initiations]] and [[lineages]]
 
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Reynolds has been initiated into both the Nyingmapa and the Kagyudpa Schools of Tibetan Buddhism and in 1974 in Kalimpong, Reynolds received ordination from Dudjom Rinpoche as a Ngakpa or Buddhist Tantric Yogin of the Nyingmapa order, receiving the name Vajranatha (Rigdzin Dorje Gonpo). With the direction of Dudjom Rinpoche, Reynolds commenced research into the Ngakpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism welling from Padmasambhava and Nubchen Sangye Yeshe in the 8th century CE.
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Reynolds has been initiated into both the [[Nyingmapa]] and the [[Kagyudpa]] Schools of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] and in 1974 in [[Kalimpong]], Reynolds received [[ordination]] from [[Dudjom Rinpoche]] as a [[Ngakpa]] or [[Buddhist]] [[Tantric]] [[Yogin]] of the [[Nyingmapa]] order, receiving the [[name]] [[Vajranatha]] ([[Rigdzin]] [[Dorje]] [[Gonpo]]). With the [[direction]] of [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], Reynolds commenced research into the [[Ngakpa]] [[tradition]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] welling from [[Padmasambhava]] and [[Nubchen Sangye Yeshe]] in the 8th century CE.
 
Collaborations
 
Collaborations
  
Reynolds has worked closely with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche on a number of translations of important Dzogchen texts. Since 1989, he has worked closely with Lopön Tenzin Namdak, widely considered as the foremost scholar of the Bönpo tradition outside of Tibet. With the Lopön (teacher or master), he has collaborated on the translation of a large number of ancient and rare Bönpo Dzogchen texts into English, including the Zhang-zhung Nyan-gyud (refer Zhangzhung), and also the Ma Gyud, the Bönpo Mother Tantra. As his principal focus, Reynolds continues his research into the historical origins of Dzogchen in both the Nyingmapa and the Bön traditions, and especially into the connections of Dzogchen and the Bön with Iranian religious culture of ancient Central Asia and the West, including Iranian Buddhism, Mithraism and Gnosticism.
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Reynolds has worked closely with [[Chögyal Namkhai Norbu]] [[Rinpoche]] on a number of translations of important [[Dzogchen texts]]. Since 1989, he has worked closely with [[Lopön Tenzin Namdak]], widely considered as the foremost [[scholar]] of the [[Bönpo]] [[tradition]] outside of [[Tibet]]. With the Lopön ([[teacher]] or [[master]]), he has collaborated on the translation of a large number of {{Wiki|ancient}} and rare [[Bönpo]] [[Dzogchen]] texts into English, including the [[Zhang-zhung Nyan-gyud]] (refer [[Zhangzhung]]), and also the [[Ma Gyud]], the [[Bönpo]] [[Mother Tantra]]. As his [[principal]] focus, Reynolds continues his research into the historical origins of [[Dzogchen]] in both the [[Nyingmapa]] and the [[Bön]] [[traditions]], and especially into the connections of [[Dzogchen]] and the [[Bön]] with {{Wiki|Iranian}} [[religious]] {{Wiki|culture}} of {{Wiki|ancient}} {{Wiki|Central Asia}} and the [[West]], including [[Iranian Buddhism]], [[Mithraism]] and [[Gnosticism]].
 
Projects
 
Projects
  
Reynolds' research into original texts in Tibetan and Sanskrit, as well as comparative studies of mysticism, magic and religion and the production of monographs thereof, is known collectively as the Vidyadhara Project.
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Reynolds' research into original texts in [[Tibetan]] and [[Sanskrit]], as well as comparative studies of [[mysticism]], [[magic]] and [[Religion]] and the production of {{Wiki|monographs}} thereof, is known collectively as the [[Vidyadhara]] Project.
  
As the Bönpo Translation Project of the Bönpo Research Foundation, Reynolds has privately published a series of monographs on Bönpo Dzogchen and Tantra.
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As the [[Bönpo]] Translation Project of the [[Bönpo]] Research Foundation, Reynolds has privately published a series of {{Wiki|monographs}} on [[Bönpo]] [[Dzogchen]] and [[Tantra]].
  
As Simhanada Publications, he has privately published a series of monographs and practice texts (sadhanas) from the Nyingmapa and Kagyudpa relating to Dzogchen and Buddhist Tantra.
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As [[Simhanada]] Publications, he has privately published a series of {{Wiki|monographs}} and practice texts ([[sadhanas]]) from the [[Nyingmapa]] and [[Kagyudpa]] relating to [[Dzogchen]] and [[Buddhist]] [[Tantra]].
  
In San Diego, California, Reynolds established the Vidyadhara Institute for Comparative Studies in Mysticism and the Esoteric Traditions with the aim of publishing and republishing a series of monographs on Buddhist and Tibetan Studies and also on various topics from the History of Religions, focusing on a comparative study of Buddhism and Bön with other mystical traditions such as Gnosticism, Neo-Platonism, Early Christianity, Kabalah, and Sufism, as well as dealing with the questions of East-West Psychology and meditation practice.
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In {{Wiki|San Diego}}, {{Wiki|California}}, Reynolds established the [[Vidyadhara]] Institute for Comparative Studies in [[Mysticism]] and the [[Esoteric]] [[Traditions]] with the aim of publishing and republishing a series of {{Wiki|monographs}} on [[Buddhist]] and [[Tibetan Studies]] and also on various topics from the History of [[Religions]], focusing on a comparative study of [[Buddhism]] and [[Bön]] with other [[Mystical]] [[traditions]] such as [[Gnosticism]], Neo-Platonism, Early {{Wiki|Christianity}}, Kabalah, and {{Wiki|Sufism}}, as well as dealing with the questions of East-West {{Wiki|Psychology}} and [[Meditation]] practice.
 
Publications
 
Publications
  
     The Alchemy of Realization (1978, Simhanada Publications)
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     The [[Alchemy]] of [[Realization]] (1978, [[Simhanada]] Publications)
     Tibetan Astrological Calendar and Almanac (1978, Kalachakra Publications)
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     [[Tibetan]] [[Astrological]] [[Calendar]] and Almanac (1978, [[Kalachakra]] Publications)
 
     The Cycle of Day and Night (1984, 1987, Station Hill Press)
 
     The Cycle of Day and Night (1984, 1987, Station Hill Press)
     The Golden Rosary of Tara (1985, Shang Shung Edizioni)
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     [[The Golden Rosary]] of [[Tara]] (1985, [[Shang Shung]] Edizioni)
     The Adamantine Essence of Life (1987, Vidyadhara Publications)
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     The [[Adamantine]] [[Essence]] of [[Life]] (1987, [[Vidyadhara]] Publications)
     Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness (1989, 2000 Snow Lion)
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     [[Self]]-[[Liberation]] through [[Seeing]] with [[Naked Awareness]] (1989, 2000 [[Snow Lion]])
     The Secret Book of Simhamukha (1990, 2001, Vidyadhara Publications)
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     The Secret [[Book]] of [[Simhamukha]] (1990, 2001, [[Vidyadhara]] Publications)
     Wicca, Paganism, and Tantra (1994, Vidyadhara Publications)
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     [[Wicca]], {{Wiki|Paganism}}, and [[Tantra]] (1994, [[Vidyadhara]] Publications)
     The Golden Letters (1996, Snow Lion)
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     The [[Golden Letters]] (1996, [[Snow Lion]])
     The Oral Tradition from Zhang-Zhung (2005, Vajra Publications)
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     The [[Oral Tradition]] from [[Zhang-Zhung]] (2005, [[Vajra]] Publications)
     Bonpo Dzogchen Teachings (2006, Vajra Publications)
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     [[Bonpo]] [[Dzogchen]] Teachings (2006, [[Vajra]] Publications)
     The Sadhana Practice of Wrathful Deities in Tibetan Buddhist Tantra (2009, Bodhiszattva Publisher)
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     The [[Sadhana]] Practice of [[Wrathful Deities]] in [[Tibetan Buddhist]] [[Tantra]] (2009, Bodhiszattva Publisher)
     Space, Awareness, and Energy (forthcoming, Snow Lion)
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     [[Space]], [[Awareness]], and [[Energy]] (forthcoming, [[Snow Lion]])
     Path of the Clear Light (forthcoming)
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     [[Path]] of the Clear [[Light]] (forthcoming)
     The Way of the Garuda (forthcoming)
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     The Way of the [[Garuda]] (forthcoming)
 
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John Myrdhin Reynolds, whose initiated name is Vajranatha (or Rigdzin Dorje Gonpo ; rig 'dzin rdo rje mgon po) was born in 1942 and is a scholar, linguist, author, translator, mystic and initiated Ngagpa of the Nyingmapa.

Reynolds has made a special study of Dzogchen and the Buddhist Tantras, both in their own context and in comparison with Gnosticism and other Western Mystical traditions. This has fruited in Reynolds translating many original Tibetan texts of the Nyingmapa and Kagyupa into English. He has also studied the Bön traditions of Dzogchen and has translated some Bön literature as well.

Education

Reynolds studied History of Religions, Anthropology, Arabic, Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, at the University of California at Berkeley, and at the University of Washington at Seattle.

At Columbia University Reynolds pursued Islamic Studies under Arthur Jeffrey along with Iranian Studies under J. Duchesne-Guillemin. Reynolds did his PhD research in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Buddhist Philosophy under Edward Conze, the lauded scholar of the Buddhist Prajnaparamita literature.
Field research and experience

Post PhD, Reynolds spent circa ten years in India and Nepal doing fieldwork research at a number of Hindu Ashrams in South India and at Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries in Darjeeling, Nepal and Kalimpong. At these Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, Reynolds studied and researched the Rituals, literature and Meditation practices of the Kagyupa and Nyingmapa. Reynolds' Lama teachers included Dezhung Rinpoche, Kangyur Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche, Gyalwa Karmapa, and Lama Gonpo Tseten amongst others.

In Nepal, Reynolds researched the techniques and folklore of Himalayan shamanism, including rites of soul retrieval and exorcism, employed and practiced among Ngakpa lamas belonging to the Nyingmapa school. The mode of this research was experiential and participatory.

Reynolds has continued his researching and has lectured widely in India, America and Europe. Reynolds has taught History of Religions and Buddhist Studies at Shanti Ashram (South India), at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, at the University of California Santa Cruz and at the College of New Rochelle in New York City.
Initiations and lineages

000016340.jpg

Reynolds has been initiated into both the Nyingmapa and the Kagyudpa Schools of Tibetan Buddhism and in 1974 in Kalimpong, Reynolds received ordination from Dudjom Rinpoche as a Ngakpa or Buddhist Tantric Yogin of the Nyingmapa order, receiving the name Vajranatha (Rigdzin Dorje Gonpo). With the direction of Dudjom Rinpoche, Reynolds commenced research into the Ngakpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism welling from Padmasambhava and Nubchen Sangye Yeshe in the 8th century CE.
Collaborations

Reynolds has worked closely with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche on a number of translations of important Dzogchen texts. Since 1989, he has worked closely with Lopön Tenzin Namdak, widely considered as the foremost scholar of the Bönpo tradition outside of Tibet. With the Lopön (teacher or master), he has collaborated on the translation of a large number of ancient and rare Bönpo Dzogchen texts into English, including the Zhang-zhung Nyan-gyud (refer Zhangzhung), and also the Ma Gyud, the Bönpo Mother Tantra. As his principal focus, Reynolds continues his research into the historical origins of Dzogchen in both the Nyingmapa and the Bön traditions, and especially into the connections of Dzogchen and the Bön with Iranian religious culture of ancient Central Asia and the West, including Iranian Buddhism, Mithraism and Gnosticism.
Projects

Reynolds' research into original texts in Tibetan and Sanskrit, as well as comparative studies of mysticism, magic and Religion and the production of monographs thereof, is known collectively as the Vidyadhara Project.

As the Bönpo Translation Project of the Bönpo Research Foundation, Reynolds has privately published a series of monographs on Bönpo Dzogchen and Tantra.

As Simhanada Publications, he has privately published a series of monographs and practice texts (sadhanas) from the Nyingmapa and Kagyudpa relating to Dzogchen and Buddhist Tantra.

In San Diego, California, Reynolds established the Vidyadhara Institute for Comparative Studies in Mysticism and the Esoteric Traditions with the aim of publishing and republishing a series of monographs on Buddhist and Tibetan Studies and also on various topics from the History of Religions, focusing on a comparative study of Buddhism and Bön with other Mystical traditions such as Gnosticism, Neo-Platonism, Early Christianity, Kabalah, and Sufism, as well as dealing with the questions of East-West Psychology and Meditation practice.
Publications

    The Alchemy of Realization (1978, Simhanada Publications)
    Tibetan Astrological Calendar and Almanac (1978, Kalachakra Publications)
    The Cycle of Day and Night (1984, 1987, Station Hill Press)
    The Golden Rosary of Tara (1985, Shang Shung Edizioni)
    The Adamantine Essence of Life (1987, Vidyadhara Publications)
    Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness (1989, 2000 Snow Lion)
    The Secret Book of Simhamukha (1990, 2001, Vidyadhara Publications)
    Wicca, Paganism, and Tantra (1994, Vidyadhara Publications)
    The Golden Letters (1996, Snow Lion)
    The Oral Tradition from Zhang-Zhung (2005, Vajra Publications)
    Bonpo Dzogchen Teachings (2006, Vajra Publications)
    The Sadhana Practice of Wrathful Deities in Tibetan Buddhist Tantra (2009, Bodhiszattva Publisher)
    Space, Awareness, and Energy (forthcoming, Snow Lion)
    Path of the Clear Light (forthcoming)
    The Way of the Garuda (forthcoming)

Source

Wikipedia:John Myrdhin Reynolds