James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings Dzogchen in Everyday Life | A Conversation with James Low. Zoom 01.2026
Jan 18, 2026
A fascinating discussion unfolds about Dzogchen and its application in everyday life. James Low explores the nature of mind and how it relates to modern anxieties and personal identity. He emphasizes recognizing mental processes to ease decision-making. The conversation highlights the importance of staying present, using relatable examples like dancing and encountering a baby. Listeners are encouraged to let go of preconceived narratives, embracing experience as it unfolds. Dzogchen practices are presented as simple ways to enhance awareness and cultivate ease.
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Freedom Brings Choice And Inner Anxiety
- Modern freedom and choice increase uncertainty and inner anxiety about how to be oneself.
- James Low suggests familiarity with mental processes reduces the burden of decision-making and anxiety.
Stay Open To Change Rather Than Control
- Stay in open contact with changes within and around you to relax into life's dynamics.
- Practice noticing arising thoughts and feelings instead of trying to control all external factors.
Smiling At A Newborn As Natural Response
- When you see a friend's newborn you naturally smile and open without thinking.
- James Low uses this everyday example to show automatic, appropriate responses to life’s stimuli.
