On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror, when insecurities, doubts, and self-centred tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrul suggests that such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrul calls self reflection.

Self reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It means taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. With self reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and empowerment in Kongtrul’s title: It’s up to you

“Like Dzigar Kongtrul himself, this book is warm, direct, and potent. Its intimacy is transformative.”– Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, author of “Turning the Mind into an Ally”

“Penetrating, original, accessible and utterly authentic, this is the heart of Buddha’s teaching, delivered with the disarming candor and captivating insight of a great teacher who has reflected deeply on the Dharma, the mind and modern life. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche has written an enthralling and practical book, which speaks to us all with an exceptional clarity, about confusion, uncertainty and fear, about fearlessness and courage, and about awareness, joy, sanity and freedom. This is a book which I cannot recommend highly enough.”- Sogyal Rinpoche, author of “Tibetan Book Of Living and Dying”