Short sessions of natural awareness
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.
Natural awareness
Evening reflection and dedication of merit
How one concludes the day is as important as how one begins it. In Dzogchen, evening reflection and dedication of merit seal daily practice, deepening awareness and aligning activity with compassion.
Breathing exercises and channels
Although Dzogchen emphasizes direct recognition of awareness, supportive practices such as breathing and working with subtle channels help clear obstacles and harmonize body, speech, and mind.
Simple yogic movements for energy flow
In Dzogchen, supportive yogic movements help harmonize body and energy, removing obstacles that obscure awareness. These practices, often drawn from Tibetan yogas such as trülkhor, complement meditation by balancing subtle energies.
Purification rituals and offerings
Although Dzogchen emphasizes direct recognition of awareness, purification rituals and offerings remain supportive practices. They remove obstacles, accumulate merit, and create conducive conditions for realization.