Ācārya Malcolm Smith

Ēcārya Malcolm Smith, a renowned translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts and Dzogchen practitioner, dives into the fascinating roots of the Dzogchen tradition. He discusses the challenges of translating Longchenpa’s writings and the significance of oral transmission in preserving these teachings. Discover key Dzogchen concepts like 'original purity' and 'natural perfection.' Malcolm also sheds light on the impact of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu in spreading Dzogchen to the West, while exploring the nuances between awareness and the essence of rigpa.