In this lesson, Lama Alan Wallace continues his commentary on stage three of the root text, guiding us through Düdjom Lingpa’s commentary on the emptiness of all objective phenomena. Lama Alan holds these profound pith instructions alongside the theoretical and experimental implications of quantum mechanics, sharing insights and anecdotes.

In this selection from Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up, Alan Wallace provides an insightful overview on the origins of suffering, to complement our vipashyana explorations into the understanding of how samsara arises, from a Dzogchen perspective.

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 6.

In the following video, Alan Wallace offers context, and commentary on entering into the formal practice of vipashyana, phase three of practice as discussed in the root text. After watching the video, please follow along with the guided meditation below.

In this lesson, Lama Alan Wallace concludes his commentary on phase two of the root text, and guides us into phase three. Here we are introduced to the practice of vipashyana as an essential inquiry into discerning the very nature of how samsara arises. Lama Alan’s commentary on Düdjom Lingpa’s pith instructions helps us to gain some insight into the the utter profundity of how Dzogchen understands samsara, and how liberation is possible.  

In the following video Alan Wallace discusses the three different modes of teaching, and how with the practice of shamatha we cultivate the ideal environment to both receive, and practice the teachings. After watching, please practice along with the guided meditation below.

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 5.

In the following reading selections from Stilling the Mind, Alan Wallace offers us commentary on Düdjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence, providing practical advice on the the accomplishment of shamatha, that is both cautionary, and for deepening our practice.

In the following video, Alan Wallace discusses the culimating practice of settling body, speech, and mind in the natural state, and the relationship of this practice to shamatha without a sign. After watching, please follow Alan’s instructions, and practice along with the silent meditation below

In the following video, Alan Wallace offers context and instruction for the culminating practice of the course, nonmeditation. After watching, please practice along with the guided meditation below.