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Deconstructing Yourself

Awakening and the Path of Liberation, with Dan Brown

May 20, 2020
Psychologist Dan Brown discusses levels of practice from awakening to buddhahood, neuroscience of nonduality, dzogchen as a path, and the future of dzogchen in the West. He shares insights on intelligence development, rainbow light transformation, relics, and intersections of Western psychology with Zogchen teachings.
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  • Dan Brown emphasizes the importance of transmission and one-on-one teacher relationships for understanding advanced Zogchen teachings.
  • Dan Brown outlines a structured path through the three levels of practice: awakening, cultivation, and full enlightenment, focusing on purifying the mind through self-liberation practices.

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Dan Brown's Extensive Experience and Background in Psychology and Meditation

Dan Brown, a psychologist, translator, and meditation teacher, shares his extensive experience spanning over 48 years of training with top Indo-Tibetan, Bun, and Buddhist Lamas. He has been an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard for almost 40 years. With a focus on translation work, Dan delves into the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and Zogchen, emphasizing the importance of awakening.

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