Dzogchen

An overview of dzogchen practices in Bon by the 33rd Menri Trizin.

Dzogchen meditation emphasizes non-conceptuality, but to recognize and rest in such a state, we first need to understand the various levels of mental activity and what conceptualization means.

Dudjom Rinpoche’s commentary to the third chapter of Longchenpa’s “Precious Garland for the Four Themes of (Gampopa),” entitled “Having the Pathway Minds Eliminate Confusion.”

The nine vehicles in Nyingma refer to levels of practice that function like a vehicle of mind to bring us to the goal of liberation and enlightenment. Three of the nine are sutra methods, while the remaining six are tantra.

The Nyingma master Longchenpa uses the structure of the four themes of Gampopa to elaborate on the graded path of sutra, tantra and dzogchen.

The Nyingma tradition of dzogchen is a complex of many lineages and teachings. Learn about the three lines of transmission, the three divisions of treasure texts, the three aspects and four types of rigpa, and other features adding to the richness of this tradition.

An introduction to dzogchen, known for being one of the most direct ways of settling the mind in its natural state.