James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings The View of Dzogchen. Macclesfield 11.2003
Aug 30, 2025
Explore the intriguing principles of Dzogchen, emphasizing our connection to the world and various meditation practices. Delve into the fragility of identity and self-worth, reflecting on the role of karma in personal growth. Discover how mindfulness and awareness can be integrated into daily life, fostering genuine connections. Unravel the complexities of perception and societal constructs, embracing impermanence and the transformative power of compassion. Engage with themes of flexibility in relationships and the importance of self-trust on the journey to self-understanding.
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Calm Attention With A Practical Anchor
- Sit with a stable posture and use a neutral focus (breath, pebble, symbol) to calm habitual distraction.
- When attention wanders, gently return it without blame and adapt method to your state.
Self Is A Co-Emerging Process
- Ordinary consciousness arises co-emergent with its objects, producing a fragmented, reactive sense of self.
- Dependent co-origination shows the 'I' is a process formed in feedback loops with others and environment.
Use Renunciation As A Diagnostic Pause
- Practice renunciation as an inner exercise: notice impulses, pause, and stay with the felt urge instead of immediately acting.
- That pause reveals how much of your sense of self depends on external objects.