James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings Questions & Answers 17. Zoom 11.2021
17 November 2021. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer.
Note: the constant cuts in this video result from the removal of James Low's periods of silence, while waiting for the consecutive translation from one of the translators.
Index
"(00:00) Can you comment on the three factor that are unconditionef? The sky, enlightenment and the moment of enlightenment."
"(12:51) Why did great lamas like Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and so on do tantric practices of visualization mantra and so on every day? Is a practice like dzogchen, guru yoga, not enough?"
"(18:56) What is the buddhist significance of adventitious?"
"(22:09) How to deal with feelings of shame or guilt if you are unable to follow through with a guru's command?"
"(28:48) When I practice and make absolutely no effort, I'm dragged around by thoughts. I feel like I need to have some sort of intention or minor effort in order to stay open and present."
"(34:18) In guru yoga of the white A, should the eyes be kept open all the time?"
Video at https://youtu.be/mK6uraSr1Xc?si=MpwWJIG9kfW8P73_