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Articles on the Dzogchen world
You will find in this page all the articles about Dzogchen, its adaptation, its translation, its integration into everyday life and a lot of other things here. We update this page regularly, so please come back often.
Culture and tradition
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.
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 Enlightened Activity
In the last post of this action series, ‘The Enlightened Activity’, Mila Khyentse talks about the universal compassion, enlightened activity.
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The Dzogchen World of Translators and Translations
The Three Aphorisms
“The Three Aphorisms” by Prahevajra, Garab Dorje is a new text translated by the Dzogchen Today! Translation Committee.
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.
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.
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.
Spring
In this article, “Spring”, spyid in Tibetan, Paul discusses the notion of renewal and beginning for Dzogchen.
More Translators and Translations articles
Cats and monkeys
In his biography of the tertön dzogchen master Jamyang Khyèntsé Wangpo, Jamgön Kongtrul compares spiritual practitioners to monkeys and cats.
What about me?
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 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.
More What about me? articles
The Dzogchen Journey
One bowl of soup
This article illustrates the roommate space, with Grégoire and Paul, for unlearning habits… over one bowl of soup!
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.
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.
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.