In this video Alan Wallace overs us an overview on the four applications of mindfulness.

In this first lesson, Lama Alan Wallace introduces the significance of the four applications of mindfulness, across Buddhist traditions. We learn the depth behind core terminology, such as what is meant by samadhi, introspection, insight, and even the term ‘mindfulness’ itself. Lama Alan provides direct and practical background that orients the journey of the course, introducing the texts, traditions, and foundational practices to develop a calm and stable mind, ready for the cultivation of vipashyana, or insight.

In this selection from Stilling the Mind, Alan Wallace offers commentary on Düdjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence, which provides practical guidance in relating to pitfalls, and obstacles that may arise in later stages of practice.

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 10, completing phase 3 of the root text.

In this video Alan Wallace guides us in dedicating the merit of the positive qualities cultivated throughout the course. Please find a comfortable position, and follow along as Alan guides the dedication. After watching, please feel free to spend ten to fifteen minutes in silent contemplation.

In the following video Alan Wallace discusses the concepts of relative, and ultimate bodhicitta in the context of Dzogchen, and introduces the guided meditation on nonmeditation.

In this video Alan Wallace completes his commentary on the root text, clarifying the heart of the view elaborated through the course, and discusses the nondual relationship between Samantabhadra, and Samanthabhadri. Alan’s teachings frame essential Dzogchen terminology in the context of the practices explored throughout the course. Please feel free to follow along with the root text starting on page 73.