EPISODE · Jan 1, 2025 · 24 MIN
Ultimate Practices? Mahamudra and Dzogchen
from The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism. · host Alex Wilding
Mahamudra and dzogchen are often spoken of as the “highest” practices of Tibetan Buddhism. How very exciting! Are they really? What does “highest” mean anyway? And what is the difference between mahamudra and dzogchen? Milarepa, who received Mahamudra teachings from Marpa the Translator Words or phrases you might want to look up: Dzogchen Mahamudra Chagchen Arhat Naropa Marpa the Translator Maitripa, Maitripada Rushen Sakya Pandita, Sapan Gampopa Trekchod (many spellings!) Togyal (also many spellings) David Jackson, “Enlightenment by a Single Means” #Buddhism #Vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Dzogchen #Mahamudra
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Mahamudra and dzogchen are often spoken of as the “highest” practices of Tibetan Buddhism. How very exciting! Are they really? What does “highest” mean anyway? And what is the difference between mahamudra and dzogchen? Milarepa, who received Mahamudra teachings from Marpa the Translator Words or phrases you might want to look up: Dzogchen Mahamudra Chagchen Arhat Naropa Marpa the Translator Maitripa, Maitripada Rushen Sakya Pandita, Sapan Gampopa Trekchod (many spellings!) Togyal (also many spellings) David Jackson, “Enlightenment by a Single Means” #Buddhism #Vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Dzogchen #Mahamudra
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