James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings 2/4 Non-duality is simple. Wiesen 07.2025
Sep 13, 2025
Dive into the simplicity of non-duality as the discussion delves into the illusion of separation from the true self through devotion. Explore the intricate connection between identity and societal expectations, and the role of language in shaping beliefs. The conversation also highlights the importance of compassion amid distractions and the transient nature of thoughts. Insightful reflections on the transformative power of community and the dynamics of familial connections add depth, encouraging an embrace of the present moment and the fluidity of perception.
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Use Devotion To Dissolve The Separate Self
- Use devotional practice to dissolve the solid sense of a separate self by visualizing and merging with a deity or guru.
- Offer wholehearted feeling and allow the deity's rays to melt into your mind so subject and other become inseparable.
Identity Is A Performance, Not A Core
- The ego's roles and identities are like theatrical masks: useful but impermanent and dependent on causes.
- Seeing masks as performances helps you loosen identification and rediscover the naked, open face of awareness.
Use Genuine Feeling As Practice Fuel
- When practice feels hard, use your genuine feeling—sadness, longing, desperation—as fuel for devotion and depth.
- Recite simple prayers (e.g., Lama Kienu) with full emotion to gather your scattered attention into one point.
