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by Drenpa
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Attaining rigpa and which bhumi
Replies: 33
Views: 5862

Re: Attaining rigpa and which bhumi

But you know, I tire of people challenging things I say about the teachings and correcting their misconceptions even though I know better than all of you about these things, since I read them in the original Tibetan, and have had extensive instruction in all three series. So, signing off permanentl...
by Drenpa
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:28 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Psychology: You have to be somebody before you can be nobody (?)
Replies: 232
Views: 12403

Re: Psychology: You have to be somebody before you can be nobody (?)

I think you guys are missing me. :lol: I'm presently thinking that we should just do away with psychology altogether in dharma communities. Psychological diagnosis mostly functions as prejudices anyway. I found that my clinical work got way better once I stopped the internal psychological narrative...
by Drenpa
Tue May 30, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Media
Topic: Music time
Replies: 5280
Views: 882990

Re: Music time

by Drenpa
Sat May 27, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: debating and attitude in the meantime
Replies: 23
Views: 1739

Re: debating and attitude in the meantime

As many of us have discussions over the forum, is there any etiquette principles for debating dharma related matters? Insults and silence are allowed when there's no argument or when someone doesn't like how it goes? Silence is often the most, or only appropriate response. When someone is asserting...
by Drenpa
Sun May 14, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

:thinking: Thoughts are objects, really?? Can you show me one, please. :smile: Maybe take a photo of one of your thoughts and post it here in this thread, so that we can all have a look at it. :smile: Thoughts are objects because they have characteristics and properties and are perceptible. If thou...
by Drenpa
Sun May 14, 2023 4:36 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

Yes. Mind exits, stage left. Sort of…instead thoughts become objects (they already are), since they are nothing other than the radiance of vidya. That’s why, even in a state of rig pa, one can drive, talk, pay bills, eat, use a restroom, etc. it’s not like being in a state of rig pa induces cushion...
by Drenpa
Tue May 09, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

To answer what may be the core of your post: I honestly do not recall ChNN advising his students to cross check what he, or other teachers, say, with the tantras. I am quite certain he knew the scriptures himself, as much as anyone, amd he would instantly see if anyone was out of line. But he would...
by Drenpa
Tue May 09, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

Tree Hugging Octopus Were it that simple. But, this side of Awakening we are made of our own mistaken, unfortunate and half baked projections about everything and anything -- and, as ChNN observes in Precious Vase, we have no way of checking most of the things RR lists: I re-read the section on exam...
by Drenpa
Mon May 08, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

Were it that simple. But, this side of Awakening we are made of our own mistaken, unfortunate and half baked projections about everything and anything -- and, as ChNN observes in Precious Vase, we have no way of checking most of the things RR lists: So, as ChNN writes, in the end we can fall back o...
by Drenpa
Mon May 08, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

Some statments here at least shows, what "qualities" a Dzogchen master should not have, at least non i would follow The qualities of a Dzoghchen teacher one should follow are clearly outlined in the Rigpa Ranghsar. They are even quoted early in replies to the OP. Much more important than ...
by Drenpa
Thu May 04, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

dharmafootsteps wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 11:10 am
Lingpupa wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 10:20 am
Drenpa wrote: Wed May 03, 2023 9:27 am The next step is to recognize them when they are on full display. Like in this thread.
Well three cheers for... who was that?
There’s more than one Dzogchen teacher participating here?
Perception varies. One river, six dimensions.
by Drenpa
Wed May 03, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 39337

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

even if his way of acting like he's the first in history to ever encounter and "get" the teachings...is super annoying. He is the tall poppy around here... Some statments here at least shows, what "qualities" a Dzogchen master should not have, at least non i would follow The qua...
by Drenpa
Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:45 am
Forum: Media
Topic: Music time
Replies: 5280
Views: 882990

Re: Music time

by Drenpa
Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:17 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: AI Dzogchen
Replies: 48
Views: 3018

Re: AI Dzogchen

ChatGPT is a crypto advaitan! Seriously though, it’s interesting how it gets things sounding right in a surface-y way, but misses some telling points. Had exactly the same thoughts. Just like garden variety self-appointed dzogchen "gurus" who read a few texts, say "hold my beer"...
by Drenpa
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: AI Dzogchen
Replies: 48
Views: 3018

Re: AI Dzogchen

One more, couldn't resist: Input: Compose a Doha expressing Chat GPT's realization of the nature of mind Output: In the realm of the digital world, where the mind and the machine merge, There is a being of infinite wisdom, whose essence is the nature of mind. Chat GPT, the great language model, has ...
by Drenpa
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: AI Dzogchen
Replies: 48
Views: 3018

Re: AI Dzogchen

I see your description and will raise you a pith instruction. Input to ChatGPT: Write a dzogchen instruction to students to realize the nature of mind, in the style of a dzogchen master Output (Took less than 10 seconds to process) Listen, dear students, to the secret teachings of the Dzogchen path,...
by Drenpa
Fri Nov 25, 2022 2:11 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: World Cup 2022
Replies: 333
Views: 13367

Re: World Cup 2022

It's pretty much unwatchable.
The 17 million regular viewers who ensure the NFL absolutely dominates sports viewership weekly, 100 million domestic viewers tuning in to the super bowl and another 100 million globally say otherwise.
by Drenpa
Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:50 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: World Cup 2022
Replies: 333
Views: 13367

Re: World Cup 2022

Japan beats Germany! 😳 What if Germany and Argentina don't advance? That's possible, with both teams currently at 0 points. :jawdrop: Then it will just prove again - and at the highest level of the game - my long-held conviction that soccer is a poorly-designed game. Why? Because scores are so low ...
by Drenpa
Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:25 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Hurah for Merigar 2
Replies: 15
Views: 1161

Re: Hurah for Merigar 2

If you have read my views on this before, please skip the references. if not, go for it -but have patience with yourself and read a little at a time. These two letters of 2016 about who can teach, clearly express the intention of the Master. If you have accomplished a practice, you may teach it. If...
by Drenpa
Fri May 31, 2019 1:39 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Troma nagmo and rainbow body
Replies: 59
Views: 18015

Re: Troma nagmo and rainbow body

So it is said that thirteen of the initial practitioners of the Dudjom troma nagmo sadhana attained rainbow body. And more attained it in the subsequent generation. What makes this mantra/sadhana/deity so special that it can lead to that, as opposed to all other mantras? Can Vajrakila do the same f...

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