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Do Explain with Christofer Lövgren

#56 - Relationship in Dzogchen, with Charlie Awbery

Oct 2, 2023
Meditation coach Charlie Awbery joins Christofer to discuss 'Relating as beneficent space'. Topics include fixed patterns in interaction, psychological vs. Vajrayana perspective, Rigpa, accurate response, extraception, basic okayness, shadow work, somatic trauma, trust, naturalness, choice and liberation in enlightenment, and letting go of fixation and contraction.
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  • Relating in Dzogchen involves understanding relationships as interactions over time rather than fixed objects.
  • Spontaneous responses in relationships arise from clear perception and non-attached understanding, while impulsive responses are driven by hidden needs and fixed patterns.

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The podcast episode explores the concept of relating in the context of Dzogchen and Vajrayana perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of understanding relationships as interactions that occur over time rather than fixed objects. The episode discusses the need to liberate interaction from fixed patterns and remain uninvolved with mental contents. It highlights the significance of finding awareness in perception and responding in a spontaneous and authentic manner as beneficial space.

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