Join us for an immersive look into the Dzogchen teaching known as the “Basic Space of Phenomena.” Drawing on inspirations from Tibetan Buddhist masters like Longchenpa, we delve into how this spacious ground (chos dbyings) underlies all experience, uniting emptiness and awareness in the heart of daily life. Through reflections, metaphors, and actual text excerpts, discover how to integrate the profound simplicity of Dzogchen into every breath, every moment, and every thought.

What You’ll Learn:

The radical simplicity of Dzogchen and why it’s seen as the pinnacle of Tibetan Buddhist teaching
Insights from Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa) on the inseparability of emptiness and awareness
Practical tips for bringing the awareness of the Basic Space into everyday life and relationships
Universal parallels in Daoism, Advaita Vedanta, Sufism, and Christian mysticism
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The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena (Seven Treasuries Series) (English and Tibetan Edition) [ Ссылка ]



0:00 – Introduction & Opening Reflection
Start by visualizing the vast ocean of awareness, setting the tone for the entire exploration. Briefly outline the key theme: the Basic Space of Phenomena in Dzogchen.

0:30 – Segment 1: Contextualizing Dzogchen
How Dzogchen fits within Tibetan Buddhism; the notion that enlightenment is already present rather than achieved.

2:10 – Segment 2: The Basic Space—Foundation Beyond Concepts
Defining chos dbyings as the unbounded ground of all experiences, using quotes from Longchenpa’s works.

3:55 – Segment 3: Longchenpa’s Visionary Writings
Excerpts from The Precious Treasury of the Dharmadhatu, illustrating how all phenomena arise within the Basic Space, likened to a jewel-encrusted palace.

5:15 – Segment 4: Emptiness & Awareness
Exploring the inseparability of shunyata (emptiness) and rigpa (awareness) through analogies and classical Dzogchen texts.

6:50 – Segment 5: Phenomena as Playful Manifestations
Why Dzogchen refers to appearances as “play” and how this view transforms our relationship with suffering.

8:25 – Segment 6: Universal Resonances Across Traditions
Parallels in Daoism, Advaita Vedanta, and mystical Christianity that reflect the expansiveness of the Basic Space.

10:00 – Segment 7: Historical Insights & Transmission Lineages
The journey of Dzogchen from India to Tibet, the role of Padmasambhava, and the importance of unbroken oral transmission.

12:05 – Segment 8: Guided Reflections for Daily Life
Practical tips: morning practices, mindful chores, and how to notice the space in everyday interactions.

13:25 – Extended Reflections & Analogies
More metaphors (mirrors, dream images, interdependence) and direct quotes from classic Dzogchen texts that deepen your understanding.

14:35 – Further Practical Considerations
Meditation “non-meditation,” study and contemplation, and how genuine recognition of the Basic Space can naturally infuse relationships.

15:35 – Closing Reflection
A concluding reminder to rest in the “already present” ground of awareness, accompanied by a heartfelt excerpt from Longchenpa.

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