January 6, 2026
“Dzogchen in Everyday Life” – 15th Episode: Joyful Solitude
In this third episode, Damien Brohon and Carine Benoit discuss what joyful solitude and times of retreat are and their benefits.
Host: Marie-Laure
In this three-episode miniseries, we focus on a topic increasingly present in contemporary society: the feeling of loneliness. Throughout the series, we explore the many facets of loneliness through the lens of Dzogchen, aiming to understand its inner workings.
Notes
Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in various ways in daily life, focusing on achieving liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it.
In this episode, we focus specifically on chosen solitude and how times of retreat, whether in daily life or during formal retreats, allow us to connect with the authentic joy inherent in the nature of our mind.
Recap & Takeaways
Series Dzogchen and the “Relief” of Emotions on a Daily Basis: Episod 15 – Joyful Solitude
In this podcast Damien Brohon and Carine Benoit discuss :
02:35 – Chosen solitude vs. imposed solitude
06:45 – The many different ways to experience solitude
09:30 – The benefits of solitude and retreat time according to the Dzogchen tradition
13:10 – Carine shares her personal experience of retreat time
16:15 – Quotations from great masters
18:45 – The great joy of liberation
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