James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings No gain, no loss. Zoom 06.2025
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Jul 29, 2025 The podcast dives into the eight worldly concerns shaped by attachment and aversion, highlighting how hope and fear influence our happiness. It challenges dualistic perceptions that obscure our true nature, urging listeners to embrace a liberated awareness free from labels. Additionally, it examines the complexities of identity and power dynamics, using contemporary examples like Ukraine. Compassion and interconnectedness take center stage, promoting the practice of Tonglen to enhance collective well-being. Lastly, there's a look ahead to upcoming teachings and the hard work behind them.
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No Inherent Identity or Objects
- Everything arises together without inherent existence, including identities and objects.
- Identity is an empty signifier, and the nature of appearances is dynamic and inseparable from the whole.
Multiple Realities of 'Germany'
- A Polish woman hid working in Germany from her Polish father due to his wartime enemy image.
- This shows how concepts like 'Germany' are empty signifiers with many meanings and no fixed essence.
The Danger of Enemy Labels
- Labeling others as enemies dehumanizes and justifies violence.
- Creating rigid categories feeds conflict by denying the depth and complexity of those labeled as "other."
