Trekchö, often translated as 'cutting through,' is one of the two central practices of Menngagde. It directly reveals the primordial purity of awareness by cutting through the rigidity of grasping and conceptual elaboration.
Dzogchen practice is often described as 'short sessions, many times.' Rather than striving for long meditation periods, the emphasis is on frequent glimpses of natural awareness throughout the day.
Dzogchen emphasizes effortless awareness, yet practitioners also need discipline. The balance of effort and relaxation ensures that practice is natural without becoming careless or strained.