James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings

652 Berghof 2024 Retreat - Session 2 of 8

Dec 10, 2024
A guided retreat session exploring direct inquiries into the nature and movement of mind. Practical instructions on relaxation, breath, and antidotes for distraction are offered. Teachings cover kindness practices, guru devotion, tantric dissolve-return methods, and working Rigpa into daily life. Emphasis on staying with processes, micro-adjustments for clarity, and making practice authentic and effortless.
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INSIGHT

Probe Mind With Five Direct Questions

  • James Low invites five direct questions to reveal whether mind is an object or an open field.
  • Examining shape, size, origin, location, and movement shows mind-events vs mind-ness distinctly.
ADVICE

Use Simple Supports For One‑Pointedness

  • Use a stable support like a pebble or breath to train one-pointed shamatha.
  • Keep the object bland if easily distracted and gather attention onto it without merging with thoughts.
ADVICE

Turn Intention Into Non‑Dual Focus

  • Use devotion to transform initial intention into non-dual practice: invite the guru into the focus.
  • Let personal intentionality merge into non-dual intentionality rather than abandoning purposeful practice.
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