International Programme 2010

Public Talks

Why the Mind Experiences Hope and Doubt

Often we hope for permanence in situations where we should accept the inevitability of change and loss. We are encouraged to doubt what we can actually rely on and have faith in. Hope and doubt are two of the three emotions that create instability in our trust and inner-confidence. During this public talk Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain why we are constantly fooled by our emotions and that only when we learn how not to take them too seriously, can we experience genuine happiness and peace.

Teaching & Empowerments

How to Recognise and Overcome Hope and Fear

In Tibetan Buddhism hope and fear are regarded as internal enemies which prevent us from resting our mind. Based in attachment, one of the three poisons, they are like thieves that deceive us and steal our inner peace. Unable to satisfy our desires, we are like fish drawn to the bait on a fisherman’s hook. Only when we recognise and overcome our hope and fear, can we truly rest. During this teaching Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain how we can realise this stability within ourselves.

National Dzogchen Retreats

The Six Paramitas

The enlightened qualities of the Buddha are intrinsic within us all, but by not recognising this we separate ourselves from others. Our habit of dualism disconnects us from the essence of our true nature and we experience disagreements and dissatisfaction.

By understanding and practising the six paramitas of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditation and transcendent wisdom, we can purify our inner obscurations and be free from the suffering of separation.

Over five days Dzogchen Rinpoche will guide retreatants through the wisdom teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni, first transmitted 2500 years ago to the great gathering of Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas at Vulture Peak Mountain, Rajgir in India.

3rd Annual European Dzogchen Retreat

Following international requests Dzogchen Rinpoche will continue his cycle of the Great Perfection teachings in France, developing the seed for the forthcoming Gyalwa Dzogchenpa Institute.