Blog - The Dzogchen Journey
In this category, we cover every aspect of the Dzogchen journey, from the beginning of study to the end result: the practitioner's path, retreats, daily practice, preparation for death... A wonderful path of discovery!The Dzogchen Journey
Is the Marmot a Yogi?
In “Is the Marmot a Yogi?”, Damien outlines a definition of what a yogī might be according to the Dzogchen tradition. Series: Summer in the Mountains Is the Marmot a Yogi? Karima Carambar and Jean-Donald Tambourin are hiking in the Alps. The air is crystal...
Verticality Without a Summit
In “Verticality Without a Summit” Denis refers to the ascent of a mountain as a metaphor for the different paths of Great Perfection.
On The Mountain Trails
Maréva explores the perspectives of the hiker and the shepherd whose experiences oscillate between exertion and contemplation.
The Unique Features of the Termas
In The Unique Features of the Termas, Mila Khyentse explores the main specific characteristics of the terma tradition.
The Call of the Lineage
In “The Call of the Lineage” Mila Khyentse talks about the Dzogchen lineage of his master Alags Chörten, called “the Diebu Lineage”.
The Invisible Trails
In “The Invisible Trails”, Mila Khyentse draw a subtle sandline starting from the “Merveille” and resulting in Great Perfection.
Vigilance as fine as sand
Paul suggests that we consider that our future is visible at any moment by looking at what is happening in our consciousness.
A Dive into the Luminescent Abyss of the Mind
In this article, Denis takes us to a place where, even in the heart of silent darkness, universal compassion continues to manifest itself.
A Precious Human Birth
In “A Precious Human Birth”, Mila Khyentse talks about the difficult conditions that accompany birth and the practice of the path.
Fight or Flight? Both!
In this article “Fight or Flight? Both!” Mila Khyentse talks about how to practice our fundamental tendencies: as a path.
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 Eight Sparks of Compassion
In “The Eight Sparks of Compassion”, Mila Khyentse talks about the real nature of phenomena for Dzogchèn: sparkles of compassion.
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?”
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.
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 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.
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
Showing the Great Perfection
In “Showing the Great Perfection”, Mila Khyente talks about the Mind Introduction, the foundational experience of the Dzogchen path.
The Illusory Path
In “The Illusory Path”, Mila Khyentse talks about the no path of the Great Perfection, walking with the illusion…
(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.
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!
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.
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.
The Sickness as Remedy
In this article “The Sickness as Remedy”, the second in the series on existence, Nils discusses sickness and its reality for Dzogchen.
The “finger-pointing” Instruction
In this article, Johanne presents the direct transmission of Dzogchen, what she calls the “finger-pointing” Instruction of Garab Dorje.
What an extraordinary freedom!
Mila Khyentse makes a direct commentary on one of the fundamental texts of the Dzogchen: The Small Hidden Seeds. What an extraordinary freedom!
The Peacock feathers radiant display
In the Peacock feathers radiant display, Johanne draws a beautiful parallel between emotions and the radiant display of a peacock’s feathers.
The Toy Train
In this article Mila Khyentse makes a railway parallel between the ascent to Darjeeling with the toy train and the path of Dzogchen.
Life and death, Dzogchen Style
In “Life and death, Dzogchen Style”, Johanne emphasizes that the practice of Dzogchen is always done with our living conditions.