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  • Lesson 8: Discerning the Root of Samsara

    In this lesson, Lama Alan Wallace concludes his commentary on Phase 2 of the root text, and brings us into Phase 3, “Revealing the Ground Dharmakaya.” Lama Alan clearly outlines the terrain of the path enumerated by Düdjom Lingpa, which ushers us into the profundity of vipashyana, the sharp vajra of discerning wisdom. In Phase 3 we look squarely at the fundamental cause of delusion and suffering: the failure to recognize the identitylessness of self, and grasping at “I”.

  • Meditative Review of Phase 1 and 2 Practices

    In this video, Alan Wallace introduces the guided meditation, which is a review of meditation practices covered in Phase 1 and Phase 2. After watching, please practice along with the audio meditation below.

  • Essence of Clear Meaning

    In this selection from 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 7.

  • Nonmeditation

    In this video Alan Wallace shares insights on the practice of nonmeditation. After watching please practice along with the guided meditation below.

     

  • Great Loving-Kindess and Sacred Space

    In this video Alan Wallace introduces the practice of great loving-kindess, and how it relates to sacred space. After watching place find a comfortable position practice along the guided audio meditation below.

  • Watch 7a

    In this video Alan Wallace continues his commentary on the root text starting from page 61.

     

  • Essence of Clear Meaning

    In this selection from 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 6.

  • Lesson 6 Notes

    In these notes for lesson 6 Alan Wallace shares a revised translation of a portion of the root text covered in the second lecture video, as well as quotations from H. H, the Dalai Lama and The Vajra Essence by Düdjom Lingpa.

  • Resting in Awareness

    In this video Alan Wallace introduces the practice of resting in awareness, in light of Düdjom Lingpa’s pith instructions. After watching please practice along with the guided meditaiton below.

  • Great Loving-Kindness

    In this video Alan Wallace discusses the practice of great loving-kindness, and offers insights on the stages of the path. After watching, please find a comfortable position and practice along with the guided meditation below.