

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
Mentioned books

Feb 11, 2025 • 28min
Book "Me first!" (DE - German)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.Search for "Me first! James Low" on the Amazon website for your desired country.The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsGerman translation prepared by: Robert JaroslawskiRead by: Pema RangdrolAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0E (you are here)Russian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 26min
Book "Me first!" (TR - Turkish)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.Search for "Me first! James Low" on the Amazon website for your desired country.The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsTurkish translation prepared by: Pinar McGivernRevised by: Sezen YaşarRead by: Bülent BektaşAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1c (you are here)Italian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 33min
Book "Me first!" (RO - Romanian)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.Book in PDF: https://simplybeing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/ME_FIRST_TR_v1.pdfThe original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsRomanian translation prepared by: Viorica ConstantinescuRead by: Sorin FițuAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tA (you are here)Turkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 30min
Book "Me first!" (PT - Portuguese)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.https://www.amazon.com.br/EU-PRIMEIRO-hist%C3%B3ria-surgimento-Buddhism-ebook/dp/B0DCGJGFP3The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsPortuguese translation prepared by: João Pereira Vale NetoRevised by: Madalena Gomes PedrozaRead by: Leandro MartinsAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naI (you are here)Romanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 25min
Book "Me first!" (IT - Italian)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.Search for "Me first! James Low" on the Amazon website for your desired country.The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsItalian translation prepared by: Francesca FazzioRead by: Daniele LocaputoAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE (you are here)📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 31min
Book "Me first!" (ES - Spanish)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.https://www.amazon.com.br/%C2%A1YO-PRIMERO-surgimiento-airados-Buddhism-ebook/dp/B0DHXLFJ77The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsSpanish translation prepared by: @juanb.garcialazaroRead by: @juanb.garcialazaroAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPI (you are here)Portuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 27min
Book "Me first!" (EN - English)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.Search for "Me first! James Low" on the Amazon website for your desired country.The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsRead by: Janek SzlagowskiAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14 (you are here)German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQSpanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 11, 2025 • 25min
Book "Me first!" (RU - Russian)
Getting lost is easy, especially if we are sure that we are right. Trusting our thoughts and feelings, we act decisively and strongly and find out much later that we have gone blindly astray without realising that we were so wrong.This story shows both the havoc created by the selfish entitlement that proclaims, “Me first!” and the many faces of kindness the Buddhas manifested to tidy up the mess.Search for "Me first! James Low" on the Amazon website for your desired country.The original Tibetan account explaining why the Buddhas had to manifest wrathful forms is translated in the book "This Is It" by James Low, (Simply Being, 2020, ISBN 978 0 9569239 8 1). See chapter 4, "Getting Lost Invites Trouble".Text: James LowPaintings: Diana CollinsRussian translation prepared by: Marie SamarinaRead by: Rodion SamarinAnimations: Marja ShramkoSound: Marie SamarinaEnglish: youtu.be/5zx1-ms6A14German: youtu.be/9njxvv03h0ERussian: youtu.be/6awWYP0jUyQ (you are here)Spanish: youtu.be/G1zpzKONDPIPortuguese: youtu.be/_2KpmDL4naIRomanian: youtu.be/U3EMvKOP6tATurkish: youtu.be/SuzOQLZuC1cItalian: youtu.be/0gzAnqA2lJE📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachinhgs: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events

Feb 9, 2025 • 2h 56min
Dual Consciousness and Non-Dual Awareness. Zoom 01.2025
Dive into the fascinating interplay between dualistic consciousness and non-dual awareness, revealing how our perceptions shape reality. Explore the evolution of our understanding from childhood, and uncover the profound impact of sacred relics on spirituality across different traditions. Delve into the complexities of identity influenced by culture and personal narratives, and challenge the definitions that confine us. Finally, embrace compassion and the significance of mindful presence in fostering interconnectedness and universal happiness.

Feb 9, 2025 • 4h 52min
Dual Consciousness and Non-Dual Awareness. [EN-TR] Zoom 01.2025
18th January 2025. Dual Consciousness and Non-Dual Awareness. First Zoom teachings of the year with James Low.https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/q-and-a-34-saturday-jan-2025/Note: the constant cuts in this video result from the removal of James Low's periods of silence, while waiting for the consecutive translation from the German translator."(00:00) Morning session 1""(01:21:07) Morning session 2""(02:41:58) Afternoon session 1""(04:02:02) Afternoon session 2"Cover art: Nidhi Shah📱 Instagram of excerpts: instagram.com/simplybeingsangha🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: simplybeing.co.uk/events/