In the eleventh episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the first in a three-part series on the “three series” (sde gsum) of Dzogchen, Nils Derboule and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche give us an initial glimpse, starting with the first series, the Semde (sems sde).

Host: Grégoire

Notes:

Traditionally, the three series are presented in succession, corresponding to the progression along the Dzogchen path: from the semdé (sems sde) - the mind series - to the longdé (klong sde) - the matrix space series - and on to the men ngag dé (man ngag sde) - the direct instruction series.

Recap & Takeaways:

“What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 11: The Three Series of the Great Perfection.

1. A general introduction to the three series ; starting with Garab Dorje's Three Aphorisms — 2'10
2. Structuring the Dzogchen teachings into three series and the first transmissions — 6'10
3. The View of Semde and its root text (the Kun byed rgyal po) — 9'37
4. The Semde practice: the four yogas — 13’24
5. The relationship between theory (the “View”) and practice in Semde — 16’30
6. Advice on how to begin the path: finding a teacher — 19'25

In this tenth episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the third of a series of three on the Dzogchen path, Grégoire Langouet and Damien Brohon discuss the specifics of the Dzogchen path.

Host: Marie-Laure

The 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.

Notes

In order to realize our true nature and let it blossom, we need to walk a path. What are the characteristics of this path ?

Recap & Takeaways

“What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 10 : The characteristics of the Dzogchen path.

1. The characteristics of the Dzogchen path 2’00
2. A direct, radical path combined with a gradual aspect 4’50
3. The path of self-liberation « Rangdrol » 7'34
4. The main Dzogchen practices : Korde Rushen, Trekchö and Thögal 9’10
5. Integration into daily life and signs of progress 13’28
6. Examples from the lives of great Dzogchen masters 17’19

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-Laure

The 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.

Notes

To 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 ?

1. Dzogchen path : view, meditation and action 1’24
2. Starting the path with the introduction to the nature of the mind 4’18
3. Dzogchen main practice : integrating this view in every aspects of our life 6'01
4. Transitory vs definitive introduction 7’17
5. Preparing oneself to receive the definitive introduction : the gradual path 10’30
6. Normal, superior and primordial knowledge 13'52
7. A threefold path : preliminary, main practice and the result of the path 15'30
8. Role of the master along the path 16’56
9. Pitfalls to be avoided in the relationship with the master 20’35