Self-liberation of thoughts
In Dzogchen, thoughts are not enemies to be suppressed, nor distractions to be eliminated. Instead, they are seen as natural expressions of awareness that can liberate themselves the moment they arise.
Vast openness
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.
Practicing vast openness
Longde practices emphasize spaciousness, pointing to the boundless quality of awareness. Practicing vast openness means dissolving limitations and resting in the infinite expanse of rigpa.
Releasing fixation on body and senses
Longde practices teach that awareness is not limited to the body or the senses. By releasing fixation, practitioners recognize that awareness pervades all experiences without being bound by them.
About Dzogchen Essentials
Dzogchen Essentials – a modest primer giving a quick overview of Dzogchen teachings, from foundations to practice, with simple explanations and comic-style illustrations.
Recognizing awareness in sensory experiences
Longde teachings emphasize that awareness is not separate from sensory perception. Recognizing awareness within sensory experiences helps practitioners see that everything arises within rigpa’s openness.