12 Facts About Dzogchen

Dzogchen, known as atiyoga, is a tradition of teachings in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism aimed at discovering and continuing in the ultimate ground of existence.

Dzogchen developed in the Tibetan Empire period and the Era of Fragmentation and continues to be practiced today both in Tibet and around the world.

Dzogchen is practiced in other Tibetan Buddhist schools, such as the Kagyu, Sakya and the Gelug schools.

An important theme in Dzogchen texts is explaining how ignorance arises from the basis or Dharmata, which is associated with ye shes or pristine consciousness.

Three Series of Dzogchen are a traditional Tibetan Buddhist classification which divides the teachings of the Nyingma school's Dzogchen tradition into three series, divisions or sections.

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In Dzogchen, one achieves this view through one's relationship with a guru or lama who introduces one to our own primordial state and provides instruction on how to practice.

Dzogchen tradition contain vast anthologies and systems of practices, including Buddhist meditation, tantric yogas and unique Dzogchen methods.

Similarly, Achard notes that the core Dzogchen practice is the state of contemplation that refers to abiding in one's primordially pure state.

Dzogchen stresses that these are necessary to the practice of Dzogchen and criticizes those who attempt to skip them.

Once a Dzogchen practitioner has recognized their true nature, the path consists of the integration of all experiences in their life with the state of rigpa.

Similarly, a common theme of Dzogchen literature is the elevation of Dzogchen above all other "lower" vehicles and a criticism of these lower vehicles which are seen as inferior approaches.

Dzogchen held that for most people, a gradual path of training is what is needed to reach realization.