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- This article refers to the primordial state as considered in Tibetan Buddhism and Bon. For the monastery of the same name, please see Dzogchen (monastery)
According to some schools of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon, Dzogchen is the natural, primordial state or natural condition of every sentient being, including every human being.
Our ultimate nature is said to be pure, self-existing, all-encompassing awareness. This 'intrinsic awareness' has no form of its own and yet is capable of perceiving, experiencing, reflecting, or expressing all form. It does so without being affected by those forms in any ultimate, permanent way. The analogy given by Dzogchen masters is that one's nature is like a mirror which reflects with complete openess but is not affected by the reflections, or a crystal ball which takes on the colour of the material on which it is placed without itself being changed. Other evocative phrases used by masters describe it as an 'effulgence', an 'all-pervading fullness' or as 'space that is aware'. When an individual is able to maintain the rdzogs chen state continually, he or she no longer experiences dukkha, i.e., feelings of discontent, tension and anxiety in everday life. (Compare with Nirvana).
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#listeningto "Steve Tibbetts, Dzogchen Punks" http://bit.ly/5Qcu0t
ThomTheriault (Thom Theriault) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:28:11 -0000
#listeningto "Steve Tibbetts, Dzogchen Punks" http://bit.ly/5Qcu0t
@vk77de thanks :) that kind of Dzogchen is beyond my budget, but luckily I've got a store of it just here somewhere, if I can only find it..
coyopa (Tom Hirons) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:03:24 -0000
@vk77de thanks :) that kind of Dzogchen is beyond my budget, but luckily I've got a store of it just here somewhere, if I can only find it..
@coyopa You can buy you some Dzogchen :-) here: http://is.gd/5NZUJ
vk77de (Victor Klimov) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:36:54 -0000
@coyopa You
RIGPA - International network of meditation centers and groups under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and H.E. Dzogchen Rinpoche.
Dzogchen - The Importance of Sem-dé in the Aro gTér by Khandro Déchen Tsédrüp Rolpa'i Yeshé. A way of approaching the Dzogchen teachings through the gradual development of meditative experience.
Meta Description: [ Dzogchen – these methods are secret, not because they are dangerous, but because the power of transmission would be jeopardised if they were given to people who could not comprehend them. ]
Dzogchen Foundation - Biography, images, detailed Dzogchen lineage, teaching schedule, and selection of dharma teachings.
Meta Description: [ Lama Surya Das, a highly-trained Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition brings Buddhism to the West with his teachings of Natural Great Perfection. ]
Dzogchen Lineage - The international community of Dzogchen Shri Singha International, practicing under the guidance of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Featuring background and historical resources on Buddhism and Dzogchen, current activities, and links to local organizations within the community.
Meta Description: [ Home page of affiliated Dzogchen Lineage International organizations, under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist master H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Providing online Dzogchen Lineage Buddhist study materials, teaching schedules and local contact information for Dzogchen Dharma Centers worldw... ]
Elias Capriles: Buddhism and Dzogchen - Two books and several papers by Capriles, on Dzogchen and Buddhism. Texts are available in zip format for downloading.
Ligmincha Institute - Site for Dzogchen in the Bon tradition, the native religion of Tibet. Ligmincha was founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, the first teacher of Bon Dzogchen in the West. Includes useful information on Bon Dzogchen, audio files of mantra chanting and an on-line store.
Meta Description: [ Ligmincha Institute, founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in 1992, was created to preserve the Tibetan B�n culture and teachings, especially the practices of dzogchen. Here we provide information on B�n and dzogchen as well as the activities of Ligmincha Institute and our associated centers. ]
mist-real - Mike Dickman's translations of several essential Dzogchen texts and commentaries. Mipham, Garab Dorje, and Dza Patrul Rinpoche.
Namgyalgar - Choegyal Namkhai Norbu's Australian Dzogchen Community. It contains a description of Dzogchen and its relationship to Tibetan Buddhism, Norbu Rinpoche's biography, retreat schedules, and information on the Australian and Oceania Communities.
Meta Description: [ Namgyalgar - Dzogchen Community of Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Australia ]
The Dzogchen Community in America - The Dzogchen Community of Choegyal Namkhai Norbu in America. Audio teachings by Rinpoche. On-line bookstore.
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