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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
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.
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.
More Culture and Tradition articles
The Dzogchen World of Translators and Translations
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 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 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.
More Translators and Translations articles
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.
What about me?
Nenikekamen!
With “Nenikekamen!” Grégoire compares the marathon, the flagship event of the Olympic Games, to the Dzogchen path.
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.
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.
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.
More What about me? articles
The Dzogchen Journey
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.
High Diving
In “High Diving” by Mila Khyentse, everything is about diving and hovering… in the Olympic Games of Great Perfection.
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.
One bowl of soup
This article illustrates the roommate space, with Grégoire and Paul, for unlearning habits… over one bowl of soup!