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by oldbob
Mon Oct 31, 2022 12:26 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: John Myrdhin Reynolds (aka Vajranatha)
Replies: 15
Views: 3747

Re: John Myrdhin Reynolds (aka Vajranatha)

In my 40 years of taking Dharma teachings from Lama Vajranatha, I have always found that his sincere motivation to help others is real and from the heart. In many circumstances over many years, he has never once, "sold the Dharma." I have never seen him turn anyone away for lack of money, ...
by oldbob
Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:11 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: John Myrdhin Reynolds (aka Vajranatha)
Replies: 15
Views: 3747

Re: John Myrdhin Reynolds (aka Vajranatha)

:namaste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvrExPNPxiE The profoundly uncommon Lama Vajranatha teaches from his own direct experience. This is where his real authority to teach comes from. Notice the fire in the eyes, and beyond the words. This is living Dzogchen. Some times he talks about dreams. :h...
by oldbob
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: The Transmission of the Dzogchen Great Perfection Tantras with Chris Wilkinson
Replies: 17
Views: 2459

Re: The Transmission of the Dzogchen Great Perfection Tantras with Chris Wilkinson

:namaste: https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?p=438016&hilit=shang+mahayana#p438016 If someone reaches direct and immediate enlightenment through a "Hearing" transmission, is that a lesser enlightenment than someone who reaches enlightenment through years and years of study and p...
by oldbob
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:58 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Issue with DC teaching and transmission
Replies: 128
Views: 4826

Re: Issue with DC teaching and transmission

:namaste: :heart: Excellent question. Perhaps a new form of instruction can be formulated that contains. 1. The Guru Yoga of the White Ah from the actual Worldwide transmission of ChNN and repeated in real time by a Transmission holder. 2. A formal reading of the practice text, in local language, in...
by oldbob
Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Issue with DC teaching and transmission
Replies: 128
Views: 4826

Re: Issue with DC teaching and transmission

:namaste:

--- and for those in the retreat, the Transmission continues without any conception of responsibility or no responsibility.

It is very nice to see the Transmission continue and to share that space within the Dzogchen Community.

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by oldbob
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:39 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Issue with DC teaching and transmission
Replies: 128
Views: 4826

Re: Better late than never

:namaste: Again – we differ. I have nothing to say about who can or cannot give Direct Introduction. I can speak of my experience. “For me, the experience was as traditional as any I’ve received. I have nothing to say and couldn’t if I wanted to.” Perhaps that is the integrity of Transmission. :heart:
by oldbob
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:10 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Issue with DC teaching and transmission
Replies: 128
Views: 4826

Re: Better late than never

:namaste: Respectfully – we differ. For me, the experience was as traditional as any I’ve received. I have nothing to say and couldn’t if I wanted to. Full measure and no complaints or misunderstandings. The book and the Transpersonal stuff don’t get in the way of Transmission and catching the view ...
by oldbob
Sun Oct 09, 2022 11:24 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Issue with DC teaching and transmission
Replies: 128
Views: 4826

Issue with DC teaching and transmission

:namaste: The 75-80 students who are learning Tregchod quite happily would disagree with anyone criticizing Elias. I am one of these students and I disagree. I've been doing Dzogchen since 1970. I've studied with many Dzogchen Masters and Elias is Teaching Dzogchen quite successfully in his own styl...
by oldbob
Sun Oct 09, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Re: Better late than never

:namaste: So perhaps the next step is to allow the "intention to take a Direct Introduction", in person when the opportunity presents itself, will allow those who don't live in Italy, or can't afford the time and money to travel, to get a valid Direct Introduction. This could be by webcast...
by oldbob
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Re: Better late than never

Yes, here, the intensions (and the teaching structures) have no fixed limits or politics. Perhaps limits are made by the political structures of organizations. Here, the intention to take a formal Direct Introduction, when it becomes available, is also acceptable for attendance. Perhaps this helps m...
by oldbob
Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Re: Better late than never

Yes, you can register for, and enter, the retreat after it has started.

Perhaps someone had that question.

Yes, the audio from the full retreat will be available to all who register.

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by oldbob
Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Re: Better late than never

Yes, the essence of Nyingtig is Nyingtig.

Unifying the politics is something else.

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by oldbob
Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:18 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Re: Better late than never

"This course is meant for people who have received Dzogchen Transmission from a qualified Dzogchen teacher, or who have a serious intention to receive Dzogchen Transmission from one." Tseygyalgar East has adopted the principle of Generosity which states that all Teachings connected with tr...
by oldbob
Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Re: Better late than never

The book has a linear format and is organized sequentially, but the explanations are holographic based on his own experience. Nice stories. The intellectual content of the book is used as a framework on which to hang the Dzogchen view. Very Interesting. I don't think you would miss anything by start...
by oldbob
Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Better late than never
Replies: 14
Views: 3072

Better late than never

https://www.tsegyalgar.org/tsegyalgar-e ... -in-doubt/

The Seminar was introduced this AM.

Practice starting 2PM.

By donation.

Real Dzogchen.

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by oldbob
Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Latest request from ChNNs family
Replies: 31
Views: 2365

Re: Latest request from ChNNs family

:namaste: All good and true posts. Perhaps a response might be: "Dear beloved family of ChNN, Everyone recognizes the preciousness of the images of ChNN and his beloved family. Seeing these images has given joy and happiness to many of the students of ChNN. Nevertheless, respecting the feelings...
by oldbob
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Merigar almost got it right
Replies: 21
Views: 2024

Re: Merigar almost got it right

:namaste: Information, whether stored on a pecha or hard drive is innocent. If you read a book or see a video and through that gain information that leads to practice which leads to spiritual progress that is good. ChNN explained the plan of donation /sponsorship, relating to activities concerning t...
by oldbob
Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Merigar almost got it right
Replies: 21
Views: 2024

Re: Merigar almost got it right

:namaste: Slippery slopes, wishful thinking and demons in your dreams.  Ha HA! For many, it is like this. Or --- If you can contact a single living Dzogchen Master whom you trust, and follow their advice exactly, that is the easiest path. https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?t=8917 Or – if you ...
by oldbob
Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:29 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Merigar almost got it right
Replies: 21
Views: 2024

Re: Merigar almost got it right

:namaste: Yes, that, and restricting the admission to "Members", is the "almost" in the title to this thread. Please read the two Mirror articles on Generosity. (Second article referenced in the first.) https://melong.com/generosity/ Apparently lacking the open hearted kindness o...

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