Clarence wrote:With a., that is listening to the webcasts and practicing the Lojongs, Rushens, Semdzins, and GuruYoga of white A? Do you know whether or not we have the permission to practice those?Namdrol wrote: One should pay attention to what one is doing, that is all presence means. When you can join presence with instant presence, than your presence becomes a truly liberative practice.
Dzogchen practice means you are a) trying to understand Dzogchen practice b) you understand Dzogchen practice and are moving ahead.
With b., well, I will see when the time is right.
Regarding a) merely by attending a retreat, you have permission. Get the Precious Vase. Study it. Apply it.