According to the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition, <i>Dzogchen</i> is the direct experience of enlightenment. In <i>Roaring Silence, </i> Vajrayana teachers Ngakpa Chögyam and Khandro Déchen walk the reader through the meditation techniques that &quot;enable us to side-step the bureaucracy of intellectual processes and experience ourselves directly&quot;&mdash;to discover this direct experience of enlightenment that is the mind of Dzogchen. <br><br>Surprisingly, the approach is very pragmatic. Offering an investigation of the necessary steps, the authors begin with how to prepare for the journey: the lama is essential; as are a sense of humor, inspiration, and determination. They continue by describing the path of Dzogchen from sitting meditation to the direct perception of reality. <br><br>The chapters include exercises for sharpening the presence of our awareness, for simple visualizations, and for investigating how to &quot;remain uninvolved&quot; with mental activity for a period&mdash;with follow-up guidance on how to view our experiences. Both practical and inspirational, the authors' exquisitely precise guidance is all presented with the caveat, &quot;be kind to yourself, don't push yourself beyond your limits.&quot;