Dzogchen Today! What is Dzogchen?

In this ninth episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the second of a series of three on the Dzogchen path, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Brohon discuss how to practice on the path of the Great Perfection.Host: Marie-LaureThe Dzogchen Path: In this series of three episodes, we’ll look at what motivates us to take this path, how to practice it, and finally, the characteristics of this path. In this episode, we will focus on the Dzogchen path.NotesTo realize our true nature and let it blossom, we need to walk a path. How do we practice the path of the Great Perfection ?Recap & Takeaways“What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 9 : How do we practice the path of Dzogchen ?Dzogchen path : view, meditation and action 1’24Starting the path with the introduction to the nature of the mind 4’18Dzogchen main practice : integrating this view in every aspects of our life 6'01Transitory vs definitive introduction 7’17Preparing oneself to receive the definitive introduction : the gradual path 10’30Normal, superior and primordial knowledge 13'52A threefold path : preliminary, main practice and the result of the path 15'30Role of the master along the path 16’56Pitfalls to be avoided in the relationship with the master 20’35

In this eighth episode of "What is Dzogchen?", the first of a series of three on the Dzogchen path, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Brohon discuss the different types of motivation that lead us to start the path, with insight into the approach taken in traditional Asian societies.Host : Marie-LaureNotesThe Dzogchen Path: In this series of three episodes, we'll look at what motivates us to take this path, how to practice it, and finally, the characteristics of this path. In this episode, we will focus on the motivation.Recap & Takeaways“What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 8: Is there a motivation to start the path ?Current motivations for starting the Dzogchen path 1’56Curiosity and direct experience as a doorways 3’41Questioning the reality of the self 4’25The desire to know oneself better 5’32The two main motivations today: the desire to end suffering and confusion 6’47The different kind of motivations in traditional Asian societies 10’01The unconventional motivation of Great Perfection 12’01Developing the right motivation through practice along the way 15’20Cultivating patience: a crucial quality on the path 17’27

This exceptional mini-series of Dzogchen Today! podcasts tackles the great fundamental questions of human beings and their action in the world. In this second episode, Damien Brohon and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche explore Dzogchen cosmogony, the foundations of the universe, and the relationship between body, mind and universe.Want to watch the video of this podcast? Go to: https://dzogchentoday.org?p=60981Sequencing:00:00 Introduction00:58 Guests presentation01:29 Is there a Dzogchen cosmogony?03:18 The five primordial elements07:20 One source, two path08:42 The sixfold karmic world12:28 The emotions and the elements16:20 The link between the body and the mind18:05 The primordial mind21:47 Beyond big bang and big crunch25:10 Turning your mind inwardly28:57 Conclusion

This exceptional video mini-series of Dzogchen Today! podcasts tackles the great fundamental questions of the human being and its action in the world. In this first episode, we explore what human nature means according to Dzogchen, how to determine the individual and how to envision action that benefits all.In this first episod of the mini-series “The Universe, the Dzogchen and us”, Mila Khyentse and Damien Brohon talk about what it means to be a human.Host: Nils.Watch the video on our website: https://dzogchentoday.org/the-universe-the-dzogchen-and-us-1-human-nature/Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeXQNodL5JY