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This "What is Dzogchen?" serie presents the basics of the tradition of the Great Perfection. For a good start!

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  • S1 · E13
    Nov 5, 2025 · 22 min

    Episode 13 - The 3 series of Dzogchen : the Man ngag dé

    In the thirteenth episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the third and last of the “three series” (*sde gsum*) of Dzogchen, Nils Derboule and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche continue to give us an initial glimpse of the Dzogchen tradition, highlighting the *Men ngag dé* series (*man ngag sde*), which is the third of the "three series" (*sde gsum*). **Host:** Grégoire **Notes:** Traditionally, the three series are introduced in succession, corresponding to the progression along the Dzogchen path: from the semde (*sems sde*) - the mind series - to the longde (*klong sde*) - the matrix space series - and on to the men ngag dé (*man ngag sde*) - or the direct instruction series. **Recap & Takeaways:** “What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 12: The Three Series of the Great Perfection. 1. 02:00 — The View of of *Men ngag dé* (*man ngag sde*) 2. 04:44 — The Main Texts 3. 06:00 — *Ka dag* and *Lhun grub* 4. 07:30 — The Evolution of the Three Series and the *Termas*. 5. 13:00 — Trekchö (*khregs gcod*) and Thögäl (*thod rgal*): the Two Main Practices 6. 20:00 — “Radical” Dzogchen

  • S1 · E12
    Sep 10, 2025 · 21 min

    Episode 12 - The 3 series of Dzogchen : the Longde

    In the twelfth episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the secund of the “three series” (sde gsum) of Dzogchen, Nils Derboule and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche continue to give us an initial glimpse of the Dzogchen tradition, highlighting the Longde series (klong sde), which is the second of the "three series" (sde gsum). Host: Grégoire Notes: Traditionally, the three series are introduced in succession, corresponding to the progression along the Dzogchen path: from the semde (*sems sde*) - the mind series - to the longde (*klong sde*) - the matrix space series - and on to the men ngag dé (*man ngag sde*) - or the direct instruction series. Recap & Takeaways: “What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 12: The Three Series of the Great Perfection. 1. The View of Longdé (*klong sde*) and its texts — 2’30’’ 2. The Adamantine Bridge (*rdo rje zam pa*) — 7’ 3. The Progression in Three Series — Four Yogas and Four Da (*brda*) — 11’ 4. The Four “Symbols” (Da) — 14’ 5. The Practice of Longdé — 18’ 6. The meaning of “*klong*” — 20’

  • S1 · E11
    Jun 4, 2025 · 21 min

    Episode 11 - The 3 series of Dzogchen : the Semdé

    In the eleventh episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the first in a three-part series on the “three series” (sde gsum) of Dzogchen, Nils Derboule and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche give us an initial glimpse, starting with the first series, the Semde (sems sde). Host: Grégoire Notes: Traditionally, the three series are presented in succession, corresponding to the progression along the Dzogchen path: from the semdé (sems sde) - the mind series - to the longdé (klong sde) - the matrix space series - and on to the men ngag dé (man ngag sde) - the direct instruction series. Recap & Takeaways: “What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 11: The Three Series of the Great Perfection. A general introduction to the three series ; starting with Garab Dorje's Three Aphorisms — 2'10 Structuring the Dzogchen teachings into three series and the first transmissions — 6'10 The View of Semde and its root text (the Kun byed rgyal po) — 9'37 The Semde practice: the four yogas — 13’24 The relationship between theory (the “View”) and practice in Semde — 16’30 Advice on how to begin the path: finding a teacher — 19'25

  • S2 · E5
    Jan 8, 2025 · 23 min

    Episode 10 - The Great Perfection: a single path ?

    In this tenth episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the third of a series of three on the Dzogchen path, Grégoire Langouet and Damien Brohon discuss the specifics of the Dzogchen path. Host: Marie-Laure The Dzogchen Path: In this series of three episodes, we’ll look at what motivates us to take this path, how to practice it, and finally, the characteristics of this path. In this episode, we will focus on the Dzogchen path. Notes In order to realize our true nature and let it blossom, we need to walk a path. What are the characteristics of this path ? Recap & Takeaways “What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 10 : The characteristics of the Dzogchen path. The characteristics of the Dzogchen path 2’00 A direct, radical path combined with a gradual aspect 4’50 The path of self-liberation « Rangdrol » 7'34 The main Dzogchen practices : Korde Rushen, Trekchö and Thögal 9’10 Integration into daily life and signs of progress 13’28 Examples from the lives of great Dzogchen masters 17’19

  • S2 · E4
    Nov 27, 2024 · 24 min

    Episode 9 - How to practice on the path of Dzogchen ?

    In this ninth episode of “What is Dzogchen?”, the second of a series of three on the Dzogchen path, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Brohon discuss how to practice on the path of the Great Perfection. Host: Marie-Laure The Dzogchen Path: In this series of three episodes, we’ll look at what motivates us to take this path, how to practice it, and finally, the characteristics of this path. In this episode, we will focus on the Dzogchen path. Notes To realize our true nature and let it blossom, we need to walk a path. How do we practice the path of the Great Perfection ? Recap & Takeaways “What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 9 : How do we practice the path of Dzogchen ? Dzogchen path : view, meditation and action 1’24 Starting the path with the introduction to the nature of the mind 4’18 Dzogchen main practice : integrating this view in every aspects of our life 6'01 Transitory vs definitive introduction 7’17 Preparing oneself to receive the definitive introduction : the gradual path 10’30 Normal, superior and primordial knowledge 13'52 A threefold path : preliminary, main practice and the result of the path 15'30 Role of the master along the path 16’56 Pitfalls to be avoided in the relationship with the master 20’35

  • S2 · E3
    Oct 2, 2024 · 20 min

    Is there a motivation to start the path?

    In this eighth episode of "What is Dzogchen?", the first of a series of three on the Dzogchen path, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Brohon discuss the different types of motivation that lead us to start the path, with insight into the approach taken in traditional Asian societies. Host : Marie-Laure Notes The Dzogchen Path: In this series of three episodes, we'll look at what motivates us to take this path, how to practice it, and finally, the characteristics of this path. In this episode, we will focus on the motivation. Recap & Takeaways “What is Dzogchen?” series, Episode 8: Is there a motivation to start the path ? Current motivations for starting the Dzogchen path 1’56 Curiosity and direct experience as a doorways 3’41 Questioning the reality of the self 4’25 The desire to know oneself better 5’32 The two main motivations today: the desire to end suffering and confusion 6’47 The different kind of motivations in traditional Asian societies 10’01 The unconventional motivation of Great Perfection 12’01 Developing the right motivation through practice along the way 15’20 Cultivating patience: a crucial quality on the path 17’27

  • S2 · E2
    Feb 7, 2024 · 29 min

    The Universe, the Dzogchen and Us 2-Mind, body, universe

    This exceptional mini-series of Dzogchen Today! podcasts tackles the great fundamental questions of human beings and their action in the world. In this second episode, Damien Brohon and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche explore Dzogchen cosmogony, the foundations of the universe, and the relationship between body, mind and universe. Want to watch the video of this podcast? Go to: https://dzogchentoday.org?p=60981 Sequencing: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Guests presentation 01:29 Is there a Dzogchen cosmogony? 03:18 The five primordial elements 07:20 One source, two path 08:42 The sixfold karmic world 12:28 The emotions and the elements 16:20 The link between the body and the mind 18:05 The primordial mind 21:47 Beyond big bang and big crunch 25:10 Turning your mind inwardly 28:57 Conclusion

  • S2 · E1
    Jan 28, 2024 · 30 min

    The Universe, the Dzogchen and Us - E01 - Human nature

    This exceptional video mini-series of Dzogchen Today! podcasts tackles the great fundamental questions of the human being and its action in the world. In this first episode, we explore what human nature means according to Dzogchen, how to determine the individual and how to envision action that benefits all. In this first episod of the mini-series “The Universe, the Dzogchen and us”, Mila Khyentse and Damien Brohon talk about what it means to be a human. Host: Nils. Watch the video on our website: https://dzogchentoday.org/the-universe-the-dzogchen-and-us-1-human-nature/ Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeXQNodL5JY

  • S1 · E7
    Oct 11, 2023 · 23 min

    The Result

    Notes In this seventh episode, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Grégoire Langouet present one of the central triptychs of Dzogchen teachings known as "Base, Path, and Fruition," with a focus on fruition, which is the outcome of the Dzogchen path. In this episode, we delve deeper into the definition of this 'fruition' and the concept of the 'vehicle of the result.' Additionally, we explore what happens to a master who has traversed the path and achieved the result, and how the realization manifests in her or his experience. Host: Vincent Recap and takeaways “What is Dzogchen?" series, Episode 7: The Result 1.What is meant by "fruition "? What is achieved? Question:1’56 Answer: 2’04 2.The result is at the ground, is that why we traditionally say that Dzogchen is the vehicle of the result? And what does this mean concretely? What are the differences with other traditions? Question: 6’08 Answer: 6’18 3.Dzogchen masters talk about illusion, especially the illusion of existence or reality. Once the path has been traveled, once arrived at the result, at the fruition level, does this illusion disappear? Question:12’57 Answer: 13’00 4.How does this realization manifest in the practitioner's experience for the rest of this lifetime? What about his "death"? Question:18’36 Answer: 18’51

  • S1 · E6
    Jul 19, 2023 · 25 min

    The Path of Dzogchen

    Notes In this sixth episode, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Brohon present one of the central triptychs of the Dzogchen teachings called "Base, Path, and Fruition", focusing on the Path. During this episode, we discover what “path” really means according to the tradition, and how to walk it. Moreover, we learn about the steps of the practice on the path, and we came to understand that we need to be guided by an authentic master. Host: Vincent Recap and takeaways “What is Dzogchen?" series, Episode 6: The Path of Dzogchen 1- What is meant by “path” in Dzogchen? Question: 1’45 Answer: 2’14 2: How to walk this path? Question: 7’38 Answer: 8’01 3: From a practical point of view what are the steps? Question: 13’01 Answer: 13’15 4: Do we need to be guided or can we follow the path of Dzogchen alone? Question: 19’34 Answer: 20’00

  • S1 · E5
    May 10, 2023 · 23 min

    What is meant by Base?

    Notes In this fifth episode of the "What is Dzogchen?" series, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Brohon present one of the central triptychs of the Dzogchen teachings called "Base, Path, and Fruition", focusing on the Base, which is the basis of reality. In this episode, we discover the specific characteristics of the Base and its various modes of manifestation. Moreover, we come to understand that the Basis of reality is the fundamental nature of our mind, which is potentially both the primordial Base and the Base of all phenomena. Host: Vincent Recap and takeaways “What is Dzogchen?" serie, Episod 5 : The Base according to the Great Perfection 1- General presentation of the triptych “Base-Path-Fruition” - 1’34 (question) // 1’43 (answer) 2- What is meant by Base – 3’35 // 3’38 3- What are the characteristics of the Ground/Base - 6'40 // 7'05 4- What are the 3 modes of manifestation of the Base - 13’56 // 14’36 5- What is the distinction between primordial Ground and Ground of all the phenomena - 18’58 // 19’09

  • S1 · E4
    Mar 8, 2023 · 19 min

    The transmission lineage

    The lineage in Dzogchen In this fourth episode of the series “What is Dzogchen?”, Mila Khyentse and Nils Derboule discuss the lineage in Dzogchen, its role and specificities. Host : Marie-Laure. In this fourth episode, Mila Khyentse and Nils Derboule delve deeper into the concept of lineage in the Dzogchen tradition, its role, specificities and strength. Mila Khyentse shares with us his personal experience of becoming a lineage holder. Notes Crucial point for almost all living traditions, the lineage is a very key element for the Dzogchen tradition. It is through authentic and unbroken lineages that have been passed from realized masters to disciples, that the very essence of Dzogchen is still transmitted and alive today. Essential Points & Takeaways 1. The specificities of the lineages in the Dzogchen tradition. 1’30 2. The benefits of being rooted in a tradition vs wandering around. 5’4 3. Becoming a linage holder, the personal experience of Mila Khyentse Rinpoche. 10’10 4. The difference between masters and lineage holders in the Dzogchen tradition. 15’53

  • S1 · E3
    Jan 11, 2023 · 20 min

    Is there a tradition of Dzogchen?

    Series "What is Dzogchen?" episode 3: Is there a Dzogchen tradition? With Philippe Cornu and Damien Brohon. Host : Nils. For more information about the life and work of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, a great 19th-century Buddhist and Dzogchen master in Tibet, quoted by Damien Brohon, see: https://treasuryoflives.org/biographies/view/Jamyang-Khyentse-Wangpo/4291. Concerning the currents of the Nyingma schools ("traditions") which regroup several lineages - notably terma lineages - and which are then preserved in certain places, it is mentioned in particular the "chang-ter", the termas of the north, in reference to the monastery of Dorje Drak where this tradition was preserved, which is located on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in central Tibet (the highest river in the world)... almost opposite the monastery of Mindrolling, on the south bank, where the tradition of the termas of the south was preserved. These two monasteries were rebuilt outside of Tibet, in India, following the annexation of the territory and their destruction by Communist China. They have since been rebuilt in Tibet.

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