James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings

May 7th 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer.1) How to cope with grief, shock, and trauma, both arising from human behaviour and from events in nature?2) Is there any such thing as enlightenment? And if there is, what is it? And is it to be gained by seeking?3) A close family member is an alcoholic. No amount of cajoling or encouraging has made any difference. From this auction, you, what might helping look like in a context like this?4) There is a prophecy by Padmasambhava about dangers lying ahead for this year. What to do?5) Trekchö instructions.6) How to achieve lucid dreaming? Should we view these as being like transient images in a mirror?7) Explain dang, ropa, and tsel.English: youtu.be/Mvk5cmCuPQ8English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/867VHIi0ZIwGerman: youtu.be/KKf0-wqwcaoRussian: youtu.be/sRZ6hLv5_8QPolish: youtu.be/3Jgg5FpbWlU (you are here)Spanish: youtu.be/hwGVw_slGfIPortuguese: youtu.be/VhqEsebkroERomanian: youtu.be/6fN_hk426Z0Turkish: youtu.be/STixJZDhGMcPolish translation: Bartłomiej CzajkowskiPlaylist “Pytania & Odpowiedzi. [EN-PL] Zoom 07.2020 –”: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv-KZQo9b6hQe263kW-j5ZmxrgMShNo4b📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jgg5FpbWlU

May 7th 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer.1) How to cope with grief, shock, and trauma, both arising from human behaviour and from events in nature?2) Is there any such thing as enlightenment? And if there is, what is it? And is it to be gained by seeking?3) A close family member is an alcoholic. No amount of cajoling or encouraging has made any difference. From this auction, you, what might helping look like in a context like this?4) There is a prophecy by Padmasambhava about dangers lying ahead for this year. What to do?5) Trekchö instructions.6) How to achieve lucid dreaming? Should we view these as being like transient images in a mirror?7) Explain dang, ropa, and tsel.English: youtu.be/Mvk5cmCuPQ8English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/867VHIi0ZIwGerman: youtu.be/KKf0-wqwcaoRussian: youtu.be/sRZ6hLv5_8QPolish: youtu.be/3Jgg5FpbWlUSpanish: youtu.be/hwGVw_slGfI (you are here)Portuguese: youtu.be/VhqEsebkroERomanian: youtu.be/6fN_hk426Z0Turkish: youtu.be/STixJZDhGMcSpanish translation: Juan García Lázaro ( @juanb.garcialazaro )Playlist “Preguntas & Respuestas. [EN-ES] Zoom 07.2020 –”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv-KZQo9b6hS7c0fyRpIUppfblqzUKho2📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGVw_slGfI

May 7th 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer.1) How to cope with grief, shock, and trauma, both arising from human behaviour and from events in nature?2) Is there any such thing as enlightenment? And if there is, what is it? And is it to be gained by seeking?3) A close family member is an alcoholic. No amount of cajoling or encouraging has made any difference. From this auction, you, what might helping look like in a context like this?4) There is a prophecy by Padmasambhava about dangers lying ahead for this year. What to do?5) Trekchö instructions.6) How to achieve lucid dreaming? Should we view these as being like transient images in a mirror?7) Explain dang, ropa, and tsel.English: youtu.be/Mvk5cmCuPQ8English (without silence cuts): youtu.be/867VHIi0ZIwGerman: youtu.be/KKf0-wqwcaoRussian: youtu.be/sRZ6hLv5_8QPolish: youtu.be/3Jgg5FpbWlUSpanish: youtu.be/hwGVw_slGfIPortuguese: youtu.be/VhqEsebkroERomanian: youtu.be/6fN_hk426Z0Turkish: youtu.be/STixJZDhGMc (you are here)Turkish translation: Mustafa mert ÇelebiPlaylist “Sorular & Cevaplar. [EN-TR] 11.2024 –": youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv-KZQo9b6hQ2b2N93yX5d796St7gMDkC📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcasts/📆 Learn more about future events: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STixJZDhGMc

Full teaching on YouTube: “Illusion, delusion, confusion. London, 03.2016“.Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf27QD8cqGg

Talks cover integrating practice into everyday life and staying present amid noise. Community rituals, inclusive music-making, and ordinary holiness are highlighted. Clear instructions from the Dzogchen lineage are introduced, with methods to remain open and taste direct experience. Metaphors and humor illustrate memory, reification, and loosening identification for readying oneself to practice.

Discover the powerful interplay of wisdom and compassion, likened to the wings of a bird, helping us soar above life's challenges. Explore the concept of the three kayas and how they manifest in our relationships. Engage with the idea of receptivity over strict agendas, suggesting fluidity in our interactions. Learn to embrace the moment and let go of rigid labels that limit understanding. James highlights the importance of experiencing the present, emphasizing that we should respond to each unique situation with an open heart.

Dive into the heart of wisdom and compassion, likened to a bird's wings, soaring beyond duality. The exploration begins with the critique of our fixed identities shaped by childhood and societal labels. Discover how fleeting thoughts can distort our sense of self, with profound implications on mental health. Interpersonal warmth emerges as a cure for negative beliefs. James Low invites us to view identity as an open space rather than a defined concept, emphasizing the importance of fluidity in our experiences. Uncover the power of bodhicitta, vowing to benefit all beings.

Wisdom and compassionTeachings by James Low7-8 March, 2025Location: Towley Hall, Macclesfield, EnglandWisdom and compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird…with their collaboration we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom of emptiness which reveals how all our experience is like an illusion with the kind compassion which brings usinto authentic contact with sentient beings. Available at https://simplybeing.co.uk/audio-records/retreats/otherengland/macclesfield/wisdom-and-compassion-macclesfield-march-2025/

Dive into the exploration of emptiness in Mahayana Buddhism, where objects are revealed as lacking inherent substance. Discover how therapeutic relationships can shift in power dynamics and the necessity of addressing personal and societal issues. Uncover the complexity of truth amidst manipulated realities and the role of dialogue. Embrace the fluidity of self-identity and memories, encouraging openness to the unknown. Finally, reflect on life’s ever-changing nature and the challenges of finding meaning in a world that defies stability.

Wisdom and compassionTeachings by James Low7-8 March, 2025Location: Towley Hall, Macclesfield, EnglandWisdom and compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird…with their collaboration we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom of emptiness which reveals how all our experience is like an illusion with the kind compassion which brings usinto authentic contact with sentient beings. Available at https://simplybeing.co.uk/audio-records/retreats/otherengland/macclesfield/wisdom-and-compassion-macclesfield-march-2025/