The Wisdom Podcast Ācārya Malcolm Smith: The Dzogchen Aural Lineage (#205)
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Mar 14, 2025 Ēcārya Malcolm Smith, a renowned translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts and Dzogchen practitioner, dives into the fascinating roots of the Dzogchen tradition. He discusses the challenges of translating Longchenpa’s writings and the significance of oral transmission in preserving these teachings. Discover key Dzogchen concepts like 'original purity' and 'natural perfection.' Malcolm also sheds light on the impact of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu in spreading Dzogchen to the West, while exploring the nuances between awareness and the essence of rigpa.
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Norbu's Impact on Dzogchen West
- Chogyal Namkhai Norbu was pivotal in bringing Dzogchen teachings to Western audiences with clarity and courage.
- Without his fearless efforts, the West would not have access to authentic Dzogchen teachings today.
Crystal Metaphor in Dzogchen
- The crystal metaphor in Dzogchen represents the human basis, clear yet capable of manifesting a spectrum.
- The 'Way of Light' or natural perfection reflects the path and union of basis, path, and result intrinsically united.
Dzogchen's Aural Lineage Explained
- Dzogchen has an aural lineage distinct from the textual lineage, handed down teacher-to-student orally.
- This aural transmission preserves the authentic and practical essence of Dzogchen teachings.
