Distinguishing mind from awareness
One of the most important insights in Dzogchen is learning to tell the difference between ordinary mind (*sem*) and pure awareness (*rigpa*). Without this clarity, practice can easily fall into confusion.
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Use of sky gazing
Sky gazing is one of the most distinctive practices of the Longde series. It harnesses the vastness of the sky as a direct support for recognizing and stabilizing awareness.
Integrating stillness and movement
Longde teachings emphasize that awareness is not confined to meditation stillness. True stability comes when recognition of rigpa continues seamlessly through both stillness and movement.