Samsara

Samsara Written By  Damien here defines saṃsāra: due to a lack of proper understanding of reality, this is a state of great agitation that leads nowhere. Series: The Dzogchen Terms     Samsara In his oral teachings, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche [1] used to say:...

Nirvana

Nirvana Written By  In this article, Damien defines nirvana, the definitive recognition of the nature of reality as manifested by the three Bodies.. Series: The Dzogchen Terms     Nirvana In his oral teachings, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche [1]  used to say:...

Phenomena

Phenomena Written By  This article “Phenomena” is the second entry in a new category designed to improve understanding of essential Dzogchen words and concepts. Series: The Dzogchen Terms     Phenomena  The English word “phenomena” (phenomenon)...

Diebu

Diebu Written By  In this article, “Diebu,” Mila Khyentse discusses the places of the lineages, particularly that of Diebu. Series: The Lineage   Diebu   In the Tibetan tradition, a lineage of teachings consists of a specific set of oral and written...

The ground of all Künshi

The ground of all Künshi Written By  This article “The ground of all, Künshi” provide a better understanding of the essential words and concepts of Dzogchen. Series: The Dzogchen Terms     The ground of all, Künshi The ground of all is called “künshi” (kun...