James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings
James Low
James Low is a disciple and teacher in the Byangter and Khordong lineages of the late Chhimed Rigdzin Lama.
James regularly teaches the principles of dzogchen Buddhism in Europe and he publishes translations and commentaries from time to time.
Many of his seminars have been recorded and transcribed. They are now being put on his website to provide access for those seeking to deepen their dharma understanding and explore how to apply it in the complexities of everyday life.
Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events/
James regularly teaches the principles of dzogchen Buddhism in Europe and he publishes translations and commentaries from time to time.
Many of his seminars have been recorded and transcribed. They are now being put on his website to provide access for those seeking to deepen their dharma understanding and explore how to apply it in the complexities of everyday life.
Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events/
Episodes
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Jul 30, 2025 • 4min
What is my authentic starting point?
From "No gain, no loss. Zoom 06.2025": http://youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a12BMaKSxSM
Jul 29, 2025 • 4h 37min
No gain, no loss. [EN-RU] Zoom 06.2025
June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low.The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion:• hope for happiness and fear of suffering,• hope for fame and fear of insignificance,• hope for praise and fear of blame,• hope for gain and fear of loss.Full transcript of these teachings (English only): https://bit.ly/3Ie5Cp7Audio file of this video (English only): https://bit.ly/40tfwcMEnglish: youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/RPikGwqC0OkGerman: youtu.be/PBBpi9bi_oURussian: youtu.be/ymP9KOey0-k (you are here)Polish: youtu.be/Vi4fmXCG14ESpanish: youtu.be/Uz5qGScAAS0Portuguese: youtu.be/W-MgYzoLjzERomanian: youtu.be/Bh1oOGdjjYwTurkish: [soon]Russian translation: Marina Samarina📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymP9KOey0-k
Jul 29, 2025 • 5h 18min
No gain, no loss. [EN-DE] Zoom 06.2025
June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low.The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion:• hope for happiness and fear of suffering,• hope for fame and fear of insignificance,• hope for praise and fear of blame,• hope for gain and fear of loss.Full transcript of these teachings (English only): https://bit.ly/3Ie5Cp7Audio file of this video (English only): https://bit.ly/40tfwcMEnglish: youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/RPikGwqC0OkGerman: youtu.be/PBBpi9bi_oU (you are here)Russian: youtu.be/ymP9KOey0-kPolish: youtu.be/Vi4fmXCG14ESpanish: youtu.be/Uz5qGScAAS0Portuguese: youtu.be/W-MgYzoLjzERomanian: youtu.be/Bh1oOGdjjYwTurkish: [soon]German translation: Jayachitta Hartlein📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBBpi9bi_oU
Jul 29, 2025 • 4h 29min
No gain, no loss. [EN-PT] Zoom 06.2025
June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low.The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion:• hope for happiness and fear of suffering,• hope for fame and fear of insignificance,• hope for praise and fear of blame,• hope for gain and fear of loss.Full transcript of these teachings (English only): https://bit.ly/3Ie5Cp7Audio file of this video (English only): https://bit.ly/40tfwcMEnglish: youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/RPikGwqC0OkGerman: youtu.be/PBBpi9bi_oURussian: youtu.be/ymP9KOey0-kPolish: youtu.be/Vi4fmXCG14ESpanish: youtu.be/Uz5qGScAAS0Portuguese: youtu.be/W-MgYzoLjzE (you are here)Romanian: youtu.be/Bh1oOGdjjYwTurkish: [soon]Portuguese translation: Milton Petruczok📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-MgYzoLjzE
Jul 29, 2025 • 4h 30min
No gain, no loss. [EN-PL] Zoom 06.2025
June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low.The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion:• hope for happiness and fear of suffering,• hope for fame and fear of insignificance,• hope for praise and fear of blame,• hope for gain and fear of loss.Full transcript of these teachings (English only): https://bit.ly/3Ie5Cp7Audio file of this video (English only): https://bit.ly/40tfwcMEnglish: youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/RPikGwqC0OkGerman: youtu.be/PBBpi9bi_oURussian: youtu.be/ymP9KOey0-kPolish: youtu.be/Vi4fmXCG14E (you are here)Spanish: youtu.be/Uz5qGScAAS0Portuguese: youtu.be/W-MgYzoLjzERomanian: youtu.be/Bh1oOGdjjYwTurkish: [soon]Polish translation: Bartłomiej Czajkowski📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi4fmXCG14E
Jul 29, 2025 • 4h 42min
No gain, no loss. [EN-ES] Zoom 06.2025
June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low.The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion:• hope for happiness and fear of suffering,• hope for fame and fear of insignificance,• hope for praise and fear of blame,• hope for gain and fear of loss.Full transcript of these teachings (English only): https://bit.ly/3Ie5Cp7Audio file of this video (English only): https://bit.ly/40tfwcMEnglish: youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/RPikGwqC0OkGerman: youtu.be/PBBpi9bi_oURussian: youtu.be/ymP9KOey0-kPolish: youtu.be/Vi4fmXCG14ESpanish: youtu.be/Uz5qGScAAS0 (you are here)Portuguese: youtu.be/W-MgYzoLjzERomanian: youtu.be/Bh1oOGdjjYwTurkish: [soon]Spanish translation: Juan García Lázaro (@juanb.garcialazaro)📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz5qGScAAS0
16 snips
Jul 29, 2025 • 2h 45min
No gain, no loss. Zoom 06.2025
The podcast dives into the eight worldly concerns shaped by attachment and aversion, highlighting how hope and fear influence our happiness. It challenges dualistic perceptions that obscure our true nature, urging listeners to embrace a liberated awareness free from labels. Additionally, it examines the complexities of identity and power dynamics, using contemporary examples like Ukraine. Compassion and interconnectedness take center stage, promoting the practice of Tonglen to enhance collective well-being. Lastly, there's a look ahead to upcoming teachings and the hard work behind them.
Jul 29, 2025 • 4h 42min
No gain, no loss. [EN-RO] Zoom 06.2025
June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low.The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion:• hope for happiness and fear of suffering,• hope for fame and fear of insignificance,• hope for praise and fear of blame,• hope for gain and fear of loss.Full transcript of these teachings (English only): https://bit.ly/3Ie5Cp7Audio file of this video (English only): https://bit.ly/40tfwcMEnglish: youtu.be/GDD-yNMP9r4English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/RPikGwqC0OkGerman: youtu.be/PBBpi9bi_oURussian: youtu.be/ymP9KOey0-kPolish: youtu.be/Vi4fmXCG14ESpanish: youtu.be/Uz5qGScAAS0Portuguese: youtu.be/W-MgYzoLjzERomanian: youtu.be/Bh1oOGdjjYw (you are here)Turkish: [soon]Romanian translation: Viorica Constantinescu📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1oOGdjjYw
Jul 29, 2025 • 5min
Everything is in here and now
Extract from "Wisdom and Compassion", on March 7-8th 2025, weekend teachings with James Low at Townley Hall in Macclesfield, UK: https://youtu.be/jtjlM1CYuN4Wisdom and Compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird. With their collaboration, we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom of emptiness, which reveals how all our experience is like an illusion, with the kind compassion, which brings us into authentic contact.James has been teaching in Macclesfield once or twice a year since 2003 and you can listen to recordings of his teachings here: https://simplybeing.co.uk/category/audio-records/retreats/otherengland/macclesfield/📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9MCxk0BjXk
Jul 29, 2025 • 5min
Siddharta
Extract from "Wisdom and Compassion", on March 7-8th 2025, weekend teachings with James Low at Townley Hall in Macclesfield, UK: https://youtu.be/jtjlM1CYuN4Wisdom and Compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird. With their collaboration, we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom of emptiness, which reveals how all our experience is like an illusion, with the kind compassion, which brings us into authentic contact.James has been teaching in Macclesfield once or twice a year since 2003 and you can listen to recordings of his teachings here: https://simplybeing.co.uk/category/audio-records/retreats/otherengland/macclesfield/📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofooqhMA6mw
