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The Five Degenerations – part 1
“The Five Degenerations” is a tool for understanding why we feel so bad these days, our eco-anxiety and the denial that goes with it.
Fight or Flight? Both!
In this article “Fight or Flight? Both!” Mila Khyentse talks about how to practice our fundamental tendencies: as a path.
For The Common Good
In this article “For The Common Good” Nils presents a view of the common good from the perspective of the Dzogchen path.
The Three Ways to Rejoice your Masters
In “The Three Ways to Rejoice your Masters”, Paul offers us a useful traditional reading grid to structure our thinking and action.
Indiana Jones and the Invisible Path
In « Indiana Jones and the invisible path » Paul offers us an article in which we learn that Dzogchen can be seen in a popular film.
Simply with confidence
How can we walk the path of Great Perfection? Grégoire proposes to do so, beyond doubts and questions, “Simply with confidence”.
Impermanence, Inconstancy and Integration
In « Impermanence, Inconstancy and Integration » Damien talks about how impermanence leads us to the immutable.
The All-Excellent’s Mighty Path of Aspiration
“The All-Excellent’s Mighty Path of Aspiration ” is a new translation from the Dzogchen Today! Translation Committee. Enjoy!
The Eight Sparks of Compassion
In “The Eight Sparks of Compassion”, Mila Khyentse talks about the real nature of phenomena for Dzogchèn: sparkles of compassion.
The Pure and Perfect All-Encompassing Mind
“The Pure and Perfect All-Encompassing Mind” is a new translation from the Dzogchen Today! Translation Committee. Enjoy!
Crocodile Dzogchen
In “Crocodile Dzogchen”, Nils talks about the way we follow the Dzogchen path in exploring the unknown territory of our mind.
Hic et nunc
In “Hic et Nunc”, Grégoire tries to answer this question: “On the Dzogchen path, when can we reach the primordial nature recognition?”
The Importance of Everyday Life
In “The Importance of Everyday Life”, we discover what it means to walk the path of Dzogchen in everyday life through Mareva’s experience.
Where is the Training Ground?
In “Where is the Training Ground?” Damien explains how View, Meditation and Integration turn our lives and mind into training grounds.
A Peaceful Grove of Fresh Blossoms
In this article Johanne talks about the qualities of a place that is conducive to retreat, to better observe one’s mind.
There is only One Place: the Sphere of Oneness
In “There is only one place: the sphere of oneness”, Mila Khyentse talks about the only place where you practice Dzogchen: your mind.
The Guru and (or is?) the street lamp
In “ The Guru and (or is?) the street lamp” Denis questions our often fixed representations of the figure of the master, reminding us that this encounter is essential on the path of Great Perfection.
The Perfection that cuts through everything
“The Perfection that cuts through everything”, is a new translation from the Dzogchen Today! translation committee.
New Year’s Sweep
In “New Year’s Sweep”, Mila Khyentse talks about the tradition of the old and new year in Tibet… with a sweep. Happy New Year!
The Donkey and the Ox in the Land of Snow
In “The Donkey and the Ox in the Land of Snow”, Mila Khyentse talks about Christmas, animals and Tibetan nomadic people.
The Traditional Qualities of a Disciple
In “The traditional Qualities of a Disciple”, we learn that having respect for oneself can teach us to go beyond the self.
Me and Not-me walk the Path
In “Me and Not-me walk the path”, Grégoire offers some reflections on who really walks this path, and how long it might take.
A Time for Observation
Mareva shares the importance of taking A Time for Observation when you start the journey to build a solid foundation. Listen, study, practice
The Pure and Perfect Mind, light of the three dimensions of existence
“The Pure and Perfect Mind, the Light of the Three Dimensions of Existence” is a new text translated by the Committee.
Showing the Great Perfection
In “Showing the Great Perfection”, Mila Khyente talks about the Mind Introduction, the foundational experience of the Dzogchen path.
One Step at a Time…
In “One Step at a Time…” Denis attempts to confront his quest for experiences with the teachings of two great contemporary Dzogchen masters
The Sublime Monarch
“The Sublime Monarch: King of the definitive concentration of the pure and perfect mind”, from the Dzogchen Today! translation committee.
The Illusory Path
In “The Illusory Path”, Mila Khyentse talks about the no path of the Great Perfection, walking with the illusion…
Tales of Flight for Halloween
In “Tales of Flight for Halloween”, Mila Khyentse recalls some spooky stories coming from the master of his master, Khenpo Norzang.
The Mathematics of the Path
In “The Mathematics of the Path”, Grégoire invites us to follow in the footsteps of the unlikely geometry of the Dzogchen path.
The Seven-league boots
In this article, Johanne invites us to step into the seven-league boots of our childhood tales, on the path of Dzogchen.
Beyond Déjà Vu
In “Beyond Déjà Vu”, Denis tackles the illusory reality and the need for a path to tread even if everything is already perfect at the Base.
I broke the code
Nemo’s recent Eurovision victory with the song “I broke the code” has (re)exposed one of the foudations of our recent culture: iconoclasm.
The great natural peace
In “The great natural peace” Johanne talks about the beginning of a path, which is neither a path nor a beginning…
(False) Start
In (False) Start, Mila Khyentse talks about the two types of path for the Dzogchen tradition and the two legs needed to “walk” them.
Closing Ceremony
In « Closing Ceremony » Maréva marks the end of the OG, just as death marks the end of this existence and the possibility of a new beginning.
The Art of Sword
In “The art of sword” Damien shows that true mastery lies in relaxed presence, perceiving action as a dream where illusion and reality merge.
Marksman
In this article, Garab Dorje is a “marksman”. He directly targets the point that explodes our reality with no bullet, no weapon, no one.
Great Perfection Rowing
In this post “Great Perfection Rowing”, Mila Khyentse talks about the demanding disciplines of Rowing and Great Perfection.
Boxing our way to enlightenment
Following on from the Olympic event, in “Boxing our way to enlightenment” Grégoire explores the metaphors between boxing and Dzogchèn
The Deep End
In “The deep end”, Johanne tells us how the athlete’s sporting ordeal can be an experience of samsara and nirvana.
Hammer Throw
In “Hammer throw”, Paul tells us that the first hammer throw in history reflects the practice of Dzogchen.
High Diving
In “High Diving” by Mila Khyentse, everything is about diving and hovering… in the Olympic Games of Great Perfection.
Nenikekamen!
With “Nenikekamen!” Grégoire compares the marathon, the flagship event of the Olympic Games, to the Dzogchen path.
Opening Ceremony
Nils compares the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony to the introduction in Dzogchen, kicking off the Great Perfection Summer Games series!
In the Translator’s Workinghouse 6
In “In the Translators Workinghouse 6”, Paul explains that all spiritual practice is based on intellectual erudition and yogic realization.
The City of My Fear
In this article “the city of my fear”, Nils talks about the way we can look at fear, and its value in revealing who we really are.
The Era of Everything and of Nothing
In “The Era of Everything and of Nothing”, Mila Khyentse talks about the process of extremes in our modern societies from the Dzogchen view.
Mister Fear-All and Mister Nothing-to-Fear
In this article “Mister Fear-All and Mister Nothing-to-Fear”, Johanne tells us a story about karmic tendances, fishes… and primordial ocean.
The Reality of the Gesture
In “The Reality of the Gesture”, the latest post in the series on gesture, Mila Khyentse talks about the real nature of gesture, of action.
I do therefore I am
In “I do therefore I am”, Damien observes how the Dzogchen view frees us from the illusion of a self fabricated by action.
The special teaching of the wise and radiant ruler
“The special teaching of the wise and radiant ruler” by Patrul Rinpoche is a new translation from the Dzogchen Today translation committee.
The dynamics of the gesture
Discover Johanne’s article on “the dynamics of the gesture” as an expression of the nature of mind… with a special dedication to Bhutan.
Why take the Path of Great Perfection ?
In “Why Take the Path of Great Perfection?” Vincent discusses the motivations that led him to embark on the Path of Great Perfection.
Cats and monkeys
In his biography of the tertön dzogchen master Jamyang Khyèntsé Wangpo, Jamgön Kongtrul compares spiritual practitioners to monkeys and cats.
The illusory dragon
In “The illusory dragon” Paul talks about the illusions of the pre-spiritual path or how the procrastination prevents from really starting.
The mountain is alive! 3
In “The mountain is alive! 3” Paul speaks of the mountain’s definite impact on human life and redefines its place among other forms of being.
Me, me, me (and the others?)
In “Me, me, me (and the others?)” Damien talks about meeting an “I” beyond the ego and an “other” free of any idea of the other, Dzogchen way
The game of withdrawal and rejection
In this first article of the series “Living together”, Nils makes the link between the three fundamental emotions that guide our lives, and their true nature.
One bowl of soup
This article illustrates the roommate space, with Grégoire and Paul, for unlearning habits… over one bowl of soup!
The mountain is alive 2
In “The Mountain is Alive 2”, Paul speaks of the Yul lha as deities-regions as well as protectors of living beings and spiritual teachings.
The Great Love
To kick off the “life together” series, Grégoire tackles one of the great illusions of our society, one that often puts us into action, for better or for worse: love, the great love.
The Enlightened Activity
In the last post of this action series, ‘The Enlightened Activity’, Mila Khyentse talks about the universal compassion, enlightened activity.
Thought, the Mother of Action?
This second post of the Meaning of Action series, “Thought, the Mother of Action?” by Mila Khyentse, deals with the origin of action.
Truth or Dare?
In this article, “Truth or Dare”, Johanne tells us about the difficulty of taking action, and its simplicity in Dzogchèn.
The Prom Reindeer
In this article, “The Prom Reindeer”, Mila Khyentse talks about the Dzogchen qualities of Santa Claus’ eight or nine She Reindeers.
The Three Aphorisms
“The Three Aphorisms” by Prahevajra, Garab Dorje is a new text translated by the Dzogchen Today! Translation Committee.
The Mountain is alive! 1
In “The mountain is alive! 1” Paul evokes the traditional link between nature and the living considering earth and landscapes as alive as the beings they shelter.
In the translator’s workinghouse 5
In this article « In the Translator’s Workinghouse 5 », Paul proposes a reflection on vocabulary: he observes that our gaze deepens with time and practice, and that words change meaning.
The Friend of Good 4
In this final article “The Friend of Good 4”, Grégoire talks about Sufi Islam and its similarities with Dzogchen.
The Friend of Good 3
In ” The Friend of Good 3″, Grégoire talks about the place of the master in some traditions of the ancient near east.
The Friend of Good 2
In “The Friend of Good 2, Dzogchen and its relation to Western traditions”, Mila Khyentse talks about the figure of the master in the West.
The Friend of Good 1
In this article, “The Friend of Good part 1”, Mila Khyentse talks about the Asian cradle of the spiritual figure of the Friend of Good.
The Woman and the Vampire
With the article “The Woman and the Vampire” written by Mila Khyentse Rinpoche, it is Halloween time in the Himalayas!
Karma and justice
In this article « Karma and justice » Grégoire asks whether justice is the same as karma, and if suffering and injustice are Great Perfection
The origin of the individual
The origin of the individual? In his article, Damien talks about how the Dzogchen approaches this question, notably through the example of Padmasambhava.
The lightning bolt of compassion
In his article “The lightning bolt of compassion”, Nils presents how the Friend of good can introduce the experience of the Great Perfection.
The Dzogchen Hero – 2
In this article, The Dzogchen Hero – 2, Johanne continues the exploration of the journey and how the hero turns to become a Friend of Good.
The Dzogchen Hero 1
THE DZOGCHEN HERO 1In "The Dzogchen Hero 1", Johanne recounts the beginning of the apprentice hero's journey, in the footsteps of the Friend of Good…The Dzogchen Hero - part 1 or "Pawo" “How to Follow a Friend of Good” Series A hero's journey always begins in...
The Green Dwarf Friend
In “The Green Dwarf Friend”, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche talks about a planet far, far away, and the relationship with the Master via the Force.
An interview with Philippe Cornu 2
An interview with Philippe Cornu part 2, conducted by the Translation Committee’s junior translators Gregoire and Paul over a cafe gourmand.
Vacations in the nature of the mind
In his article « Vacations in the nature of the mind”, Damien shows us that sensations are the luminous nature of our mind.
The Hermit Crab
In this article “The Hermit Crab”, Grégoire talks to us about Dzogchen retreat practice. The retreat we all carry with us, within us…
Making a Mountain out of a Molehill
In this article, “Making a Mountain out of a Molehill”, Paul the indoor yogi discovers the joys of solitude in a mountain retreat…or not.
The Hammock Swing
In “The Hammock Swing”, Johanne tackles the central existential question: is life a hammock? And what does the Dzogchen have to say about it?
Mr. Beans’ holidays
In this article “Mr. Beans’ holidays”, Nils draws a parallel between summer activities and the Three Series of the Path of Great Perfection.
Catching the wave in Dzogchen
In this article, “Catching the Wave in Dzogchen”, Mila Khyentse talks (a lot) about sand, surfing and the Dzogchen path.
An interview with Philippe Cornu
Here is An interview with Philippe Cornu conducted by the Translation Committee’s junior translators Gregoire and Paul over a cafe gourmand.
A Primordial Place
In this article, Johanne tells us about the state of primordial nature through the experience of finding a place of our memories.
The Loss of Meaning in Life
In this article “The loss of the meaning of existence”, Damien Brohon talks about the feeling of the loss of the meaning of existence and the possibility of openness it offers us.
Hello my pain
In this post “Hello my pain”, Paul tells us about his experience of degeneration and its integration through the practice of Dzogchen.
Death on the Move
In this article, “Death on the Move (with its luggage), Mila Khyentse tells the story of a baggage-carrying zombie and a Master from Golok.
The Butterfly and the Garuda
In this article “The Butterfly and the Garuda”, Nils Derboule talks about the chaos of life, control, and the way Dzgochen sees it.
Spring
In this article, “Spring”, spyid in Tibetan, Paul discusses the notion of renewal and beginning for Dzogchen.
Unstagrammable
In his article “Unstagrammable”, Paul depicts us our life between like(s) and dislike(s), between the extremes of existence and their end…
Practicing the Great Perfection
“ Practicing the Great Perfection” by Patrul Rinpoche, is a new text translated by the Dzogchen Today! Translation Committee.
What is the Dzogchen “tradition”?
In this article, What is the Dzogchen “tradition”?, Damien Brohon talks about the reality of all traditions, and that of Dzogchen of course!
The Path that leads nowhere
In this article, “The Path that leads nowhere”, Grégoire explains in a condensed form the path of Dzogchen: literally a “no-path”.
The Origin of the World 3: Universal Phenomena
In this article “The Origin of the World 3: Universal Phenomena”, Mila Khyentse talks about the origin and death of universal phenomena.
The Origin of the World 2: The Display
In this article "The origin of the world 2: the display", Philippe Cornu addresses the notion of the display of reality for Dzogchen.The Origin of the World 2: The Display. About the deployment of the world from the luminous elements. Dzogchen has its little (or big?)...