Dzogchen ( Tibetan, translated from the Sanskrit Mahasandhi) has at least 2 meanings:
- The primordial state of every sentient being.
- Teaching. Dzogchen is a teaching that gives paths to discover the primordial state and develop it to achieve realization ( enlightenment). In Tibet Dzogchen is considered an advanced and secret teaching on nonduality, i.e. it is thought to be the absolute/ultimate teaching of pure and total awareness (see also Maha Ati Tantra )
There are two different main lineages of Dzogchen:
- Buddhist: first taught by Guru Garab Dorje
- Bön (Bon)
According to the first historical teacher of Nyingma Dzogchen lineage, Garab Dorje , Dzogchen has three key points:
- Direct introduction to one's own nature (Tib., ngo rang thog-tu sprod-pa)
- Direct discovery of this unique state (Tib., thag gcig thog-tu bcad-pa)
- Remain in this state until liberation (Tib., gdeng grol thog-tu bca'-pa)
In Tibetan Buddhism Dzogchen is practiced mainly by the Nyingma school, although all four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism practice it to some extent.
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The three key points can be compared to the A.'.A.'. system:
- 1=10 – 4=7
- 5=6
- 6=5 – 9=2