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Exceptional Mini-series "Dzogchen East and West"-Episode 2-Solitary Retreats 25.03.2026 30min

Lamas Pemo and Kunsang talk about solitary retreats in the Himalayas and the West.

Exceptional Mini-Series Dzogchen East & West - Episode 1 - Pilgrimage 24.02.2026 33min

Lama Pemo and Lama Kunsang talk about pilgrimages in Asia and the West.

Episode 13 - The 3 series of Dzogchen : the Man ngag dé 05.11.2025 22min

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 Texts3. 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 Practices6. 20:00 — “Radical” Dzogchen

Episode 12 - The 3 series of Dzogchen : the Longde 10.09.2025 21min

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: GrégoireNotes: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’

Episode 11 - The 3 series of Dzogchen : the Semdé 04.06.2025 21min

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: GrégoireNotes: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 — 2'10Structuring the Dzogchen teachings into three series and the first transmissions — 6'10The View of Semde and its root text (the Kun byed rgyal po) — 9'37The Semde practice: the four yogas — 13’24The relationship between theory (the “View”) and practice in Semde — 16’30Advice on how to begin the path: finding a teacher — 19'25

Episode 10 - The Great Perfection: a single path ? 08.01.2025 23min

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-LaureThe 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.NotesIn 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 2’00A direct, radical path combined with a gradual aspect 4’50The path of self-liberation « Rangdrol » 7'34The main Dzogchen practices : Korde Rushen, Trekchö and Thögal 9’10Integration into daily life and signs of progress 13’28Examples from the lives of great Dzogchen masters 17’19

Episode 9 - How to practice on the path of Dzogchen ? 27.11.2024 24min

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-LaureThe 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.NotesTo 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 1’24Starting the path with the introduction to the nature of the mind 4’18Dzogchen main practice : integrating this view in every aspects of our life 6'01Transitory vs definitive introduction 7’17Preparing oneself to receive the definitive introduction : the gradual path 10’30Normal, superior and primordial knowledge 13'52A threefold path : preliminary, main practice and the result of the path 15'30Role of the master along the path 16’56Pitfalls to be avoided in the relationship with the master 20’35

Is there a motivation to start the path? 02.10.2024 20min

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-LaureNotesThe 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 1’56Curiosity and direct experience as a doorways 3’41Questioning the reality of the self 4’25The desire to know oneself better 5’32The two main motivations today: the desire to end suffering and confusion 6’47The different kind of motivations in traditional Asian societies 10’01The unconventional motivation of Great Perfection 12’01Developing the right motivation through practice along the way 15’20Cultivating patience: a crucial quality on the path 17’27

The Universe, the Dzogchen and Us 2-Mind, body, universe 07.02.2024 29min

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=60981Sequencing:00:00 Introduction00:58 Guests presentation01:29 Is there a Dzogchen cosmogony?03:18 The five primordial elements07:20 One source, two path08:42 The sixfold karmic world12:28 The emotions and the elements16:20 The link between the body and the mind18:05 The primordial mind21:47 Beyond big bang and big crunch25:10 Turning your mind inwardly28:57 Conclusion

The Universe, the Dzogchen and Us - E01 - Human nature 28.01.2024 30min

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

The Result 11.10.2023 23min

NotesIn 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: VincentRecap and takeaways“What is Dzogchen?" series, Episode 7: The Result1.What is meant by "fruition "? What is achieved? Question:1’56 Answer: 2’042.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: 6’183.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: 13’004.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

The Path of Dzogchen 19.07.2023 25min

NotesIn 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: VincentRecap and takeaways“What is Dzogchen?" series, Episode 6: The Path of Dzogchen1- What is meant by “path” in Dzogchen? Question: 1’45 Answer: 2’142: How to walk this path? Question: 7’38 Answer: 8’013: From a practical point of view what are the steps? Question: 13’01 Answer: 13’154: Do we need to be guided or can we follow the path of Dzogchen alone? Question: 19’34 Answer: 20’00

What is meant by Base? 10.05.2023 23min

NotesIn 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: VincentRecap and takeaways“What is Dzogchen?" serie, Episod 5 : The Base according to the Great Perfection1- General presentation of the triptych “Base-Path-Fruition” - 1’34 (question) // 1’43 (answer)2- What is meant by Base – 3’35 // 3’383- What are the characteristics of the Ground/Base - 6'40 // 7'054- What are the 3 modes of manifestation of the Base - 13’56 // 14’365- What is the distinction between primordial Ground and Ground of all the phenomena - 18’58 // 19’09

The transmission lineage 08.03.2023 19min

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.