In this video, Alan Wallace begins his commentary on Phase 4 of the root text, starting from page 77.

In this lesson, Lama Alan Wallace begins his discussion of  Phase 4 of The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra, offering insights and commentary on early moments in Düdjom Lingpa’s visionary account for “Determining the Characteristics and Qualities of the Ground.”  Guided meditations on the space of the mind, compassion, nonmeditation, and cultivating pure view support our understanding and integration of Düdjom Lingpa’s precious teachings.

In this lesson, Lama Alan Wallace continues his discussion of Phase 4 of The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra, offering insights and commentary on Düdjom Lingpa’s visionary account for “Determining the Characteristics and Qualities of the Ground.” Here Düdjom Lingpa discusses the meaning and significance of deities, the subtle body, and the variety of paths, all encompassed by the Great Perfection.

Alan Wallace and Eve Ekman answer questions regarding topics such as our false sense of “ownership” of emotions, impatience, and emotional suppression.

Alan Wallace discusses what it means to be responsive rather than reactive, touching on the theme of stillness as practiced in this lesson’s meditation session.

Alan Wallace takes us further into an understanding of the nature of the mind and the value of coming to find for ourselves stillness in the midst of motion—ending with advice for practicing in the midst of the movement of our lives beyond the cushion.

Alan Wallace gives a detailed introduction to the practice for this lesson—our expedition into the nature of awareness. After watching the video above, you may find a comfortable, quiet place to sit and follow along with the guided meditation below.

In this chapter from Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up, Alan Wallace delves into a practice complementary to this lesson’s lectures on the insight practices known as the four applications of mindfulness.

In this selection from the Heart of the Great Perfection, Pema Tashi presents Düdjom Lingpa’s commentary on The Sharp Vajra of Conscious Awareness Tantra. This reading includes material covered by Alan Wallace in lesson 2.

In this lesson Lama Alan Wallace and Eve Ekman answer questions related to our false sense of “ownership” of emotions, impatience, and emotional suppression before Lama Alan turns our attention toward the nature of awareness and what it means to find stillness in the midst of motion.