Dzogchen teachers and online teachings

[jin song]

Hi all,

 

1) There could be many great Dzogchen teachers over the world, and I would like to know their different perspectives on the teachings, and teaching styles. Would you explain the details?

 

2) At this moment, I can learn the Dzogchen only by online. Is there any good online Dzogchen teachings that I can learn as webcasts or online streaming?

 

I'll be seriously waiting for your replies.

Many thanks

Edited June 20, 2018 by jin song

[RiverSnake]

Don't know a lot about Dzogchen...but Keith Bowman's books on the topic seem like they have a lot of juice behind them. Dzogchen Center also seems like it has some really good guidance resources. 

 

https://radicaldzogchen.com 

 

http://www.dzogchen.org

[Miroku]

Hi,

Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche has great introduction books, his book named Dzogchen is amazing and in Crystal and the Way of light you will also get an overview of tibetan buddhism. Great books from great teacher. However, at the moment he cannot teach due to some health problems.

If you wait Steve might show up giving you an overview of Bön Dzogchen teachers.

Also Garchen Rinpoche sometimes teaches dzogchen. There is also Lama Lena who despite being a westerner seems to be qualified and also seems to give teachings online.

Where are you from? Why can you learn only online? If money are problem, then maybe try writing to a close center of masters like Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Chamtrul Rinpoche and I bet they will find a way for you to participate. :-) 

[rex]

Webcast Buddhist Teachings lists online teachings. Check daily as sometimes little notice is given:

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/173742296293947/

 

If you're interested in Dzogchen you might also like check out any Mahamudra teachings.

 

All the best.

Edited June 20, 2018 by rex
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[Miroku]

Hi. Be careful! It is very important to examine the teacher first! Google, ask, read a book he/she wrote or watch a video. Padmasambhava said that following a bad teacher is like swallowing a poison. So examin the teacher.  Good luck!

[Fa Xin]

I also recommend Namkhai Norbu, I enjoyed his books and found him to be one the clearest writers on Buddhist/Dzogchen stuff. 

[doc benway]

On 6/20/2018 at 2:42 AM, Miroku said:

If you wait Steve might show up giving you an overview of Bön Dzogchen teachers.
 

 

If you are interested in direct, practical, and accessible dzogchen instruction I suggest you connect with or explore the teachings of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. His teachings are progressive and experiential - http://www.ligmincha.org/en/

 - Here are foundational practices, the best place to start IMO: https://www.ligminchalearning.com/starting-a-meditation-practice 

- There is an online ngöndro course ongoing at this time: https://www.ligminchalearning.com/ngondro

- Following his Facebook Live teachings is a great way to get a taste - https://www.facebook.com/tenzinwangyalrinpoche/

 

For a more traditional approach, Geshe Ten Gelek offers teachings through his Facebook page. He will begin live transmission of the Oral Teachings of Zhangzhung Nyengyud, (the most important Bön Dzogchen cycle of teachings) starting July 1st - not free but a bargain at any price!

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[jin song]

Hi Steve,

 

Thanks for your good comments. I need some more info.

 

Could you explain about what will be the contents in the 10 sessions in the Oral Teachings? What preliminary knowledge is required? Could you introduce Geshe Ten Gelek ?

19 hours ago, steve said:

 

If you are interested in direct, practical, and accessible dzogchen instruction I suggest you connect with or explore the teachings of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. His teachings are progressive and experiential - http://www.ligmincha.org/en/

 - Here are foundational practices, the best place to start IMO: https://www.ligminchalearning.com/starting-a-meditation-practice 

- There is an online ngöndro course ongoing at this time: https://www.ligminchalearning.com/ngondro

- Following his Facebook Live teachings is a great way to get a taste - https://www.facebook.com/tenzinwangyalrinpoche/

 

For a more traditional approach, Geshe Ten Gelek offers teachings through his Facebook page. He will begin live transmission of the Oral Teachings of Zhangzhung Nyengyud, (the most important Bön Dzogchen cycle of teachings) starting July 1st - not free but a bargain at any price!

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You seem to be familiar with Bon Dzogchen. Can you explain similarities and differences of Dzogchen between Bon and Nyingma?

 

Thanks

Edited June 24, 2018 by jin song

[jin song]

Hi Miroku

 

Thanks for your comment. 

 

At this moment I cannot travel on personal matter. But I am willing to find good and reliable teachers.

On 2018. 6. 21. at 10:38 PM, Miroku said:

Hi. Be careful! It is very important to examine the teacher first! Google, ask, read a book he/she wrote or watch a video. Padmasambhava said that following a bad teacher is like swallowing a poison. So examin the teacher.  Good luck!

 

On 2018. 6. 20. at 3:42 PM, Miroku said:

Hi,

Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche has great introduction books, his book named Dzogchen is amazing and in Crystal and the Way of light you will also get an overview of tibetan buddhism. Great books from great teacher. However, at the moment he cannot teach due to some health problems.

If you wait Steve might show up giving you an overview of Bön Dzogchen teachers.

Also Garchen Rinpoche sometimes teaches dzogchen. There is also Lama Lena who despite being a westerner seems to be qualified and also seems to give teachings online.

Where are you from? Why can you learn only online? If money are problem, then maybe try writing to a close center of masters like Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Chamtrul Rinpoche and I bet they will find a way for you to participate. :-) 

 

It looks like not easy to find a teacher good as well as mathing with me.

I will try harder!

 

Thanks again!

Edited June 24, 2018 by jin song

[doc benway]

7 hours ago, jin song said:

Hi Steve,

 

Thanks for your good comments. I need some more info.

 

Could you explain about what will be the contents in the 10 sessions in the Oral Teachings? What preliminary knowledge is required? Could you introduce Geshe Ten Gelek ?

 

You seem to be familiar with Bon Dzogchen. Can you explain similarities and differences of Dzogchen between Bon and Nyingma?

 

Thanks

 

Hi Jin Song,

I don't know Geshe Ten Gelek personally. I've attended a few of his online teachings and they've been very good and very traditional. He basically reads the scripture and does his best to explain in English. He also guides meditation and teaches any necessary prayers. His English is good but not perfect. 

 

Here is some background on him:

• Geshe Degree (Doctor of Philosophy), Tibetan Bön Academy of Philosophy, Menri Monastery, India, 1996
• Primary Education, Central School for Tibetan (CST), Dholanji, H.P. (India), 1982 Experience
• Chairman of the Tibetan Bön Academy of Philosophy, Menri Monastery.
• Chant master for 3 years at Menri Monastery.
• Teacher of Bön secret tantric tradition Dance for 6 years, Menri Monastery.
• Bön Lecturer, Central University for Tibetan Studies (CUTS), Varanasi, India, 1996-2009

Menri monastery in Northern India is one of two major Yungdrung Bön centers outside of Tibet.

 

The Oral Transmission of Zhangzhung is the only Dzogchen teaching that has never been terma. For this reason it is generally considered the most important Dzogchen teaching in Bön, arguably in all of Buddhism. It has been passed continuously in an unbroken oral tradition. This makes it unique in all of Buddhism. Nyingma Dzogchen teachings are all based on terma. Other than iconography and prayers, the systems are very similar but I've never studied Nyingma so I'm no authority.

 

Here is an article about it by a well known translator, John Reynolds: http://www.vajranatha.com/articles/traditions/dzogchen.html?showall=1

 

As far as I know, the ten sessions will cover the entire oral transmission which is a comprehensive exposition on Dzogchen.

The oral transmission includes:
- Nga lugs or introduction into ones Natural State
- Trekchöd and Thögal, cutting through illusion and seeing with pure vision.
- Outer and inner Rushen 
- Tsalung Trulkor

- View, meditation, conduct, and fruition

- Supplementary practices to help clear the central channel and stabilize the nature of mind

- Guidance regarding wrong views and conduct
 

To my knowledge there is no prerequisite. You can message him directly through Facebook if you have any specific questions.

He's very accessible and responsive. Since this is the first time this material has ever been taught in this fashion, to a large degree we'll have to see for ourselves what he presents and how it goes. 

 

 

[Miroku]

Hi,

Chaphur Rinpoche is quite a great young bön teacher. Here he will teach 5 garuda practice and it is also possible to attend online. 

https://gyalshen.org/red-garuda-zoom-offering/