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Dzochenpa Census
Re: Dzochenpa Census
by gregkavarnos » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:23 pm
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Jigten Sumgon Gonchig: The Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma
"Oh great bodhisattva, you ought to understand the quintessence in this way: Whatever appears is one in its suchness. It cannot be falsified by anyone. The sovereign of unconceptualised sameness dwells in the spirit of the Dharmakaya which cannot be cognised."
The All Creating Sovereign, Mind of Perfect Purity.
"Ego is constantly attempting to acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit."
Chogyam Trungpa
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Re: Dzochenpa Census
by muni » Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:18 pm
Yudron wrote:I
There has never been a census done of people who practice Dzogchen, and there probably could not be one done accurately, because for a lot of people it is a secret practice. Therefore, we don't know how many dzogchen practitioners there are on the planet, on the internet, or on this forum, and who their teachers are.
I do know that most of my vajra sisters and brothers would not be interested in talking about dharma on-line, and among the subset who would, most are not interested in being in an atmosphere like Dharmawheel and it's predecessors--a debate-like atmosphere with mostly brainy men participating. I'm not saying that is bad or good.
However, based on my friendship network, Asian and American primarily, I really doubt that there are more Dzogchen practitioners that study under Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. More than most teachers, probably, but not more than all teachers, or all teachers put together.
Patrul Rinpoche wasnt' found in revealing teachings to everyone like on the open market. Since the dzogchen can be very easy misunderstood and lead to even more selfishness and heedless behaviour.
Namkhay Norbu Rinpoche La like all manifestations is selfless compassionate action, Bodhichitta. Possible now there is internet method, still the warning for misunderstanding remains.
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Re: Dzochenpa Census
by Sherlock » Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:11 pm
Josef wrote:Yudron wrote: Does it have the whole root tantra in it?
Yes, at least what has been published so far.
I just ordered the three available volumes from Jim, but it looks like from the site that it's just chapters 1-40 for the three volumes and only the part commented upon is included in each volume. I suppose I should just wait though.
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Re: Dzochenpa Census
by Pero » Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:30 pm
Sherlock wrote:Josef wrote:Yudron wrote: Does it have the whole root tantra in it?
Yes, at least what has been published so far.
I just ordered the three available volumes from Jim, but it looks like from the site that it's just chapters 1-40 for the three volumes and only the part commented upon is included in each volume. I suppose I should just wait though.
No, that's correct. But the whole root tantra will be translated within 5 volumes. And the complete tantra by itself will be in the 7th volume.
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