Dzogchen v Mahamudra.

 These are two approaches to realisation: one starts at the front of the book, and the other, at the end.

Dzogchen is direct, starting at the end of book, whereas Mahamudra is gradual, from the front. Which path we choose will depend on our temperament, and access to teachings. Both methods have the same outcome.

Mahamudra: we meditate to find the view, to establish a firm platform of calmness and stillness, and refining cognisance of awareness. That cognisance, through refinement of shine and vispassana, gradually recognises its own awareness of the nature of mind. This is the same as Dzogchen.

Dzogchen: there is introduction to the nature of mind first. This is the clear view (we are the view!) but it has no stability. We then train, to provide the environment for the view to be sustained.

Both discover the same nature, but Dzogchen is more dynamic.

Both systems have Trekcho – the recognition that cuts through concepts. Dzogchen also has Togal – the manifestation of primordial wisdom.

It’s all about recognising.
Whatever appears to the mind,
the recognition of awareness
is recognised.

 Once we recognise
that this awareness is emptiness,
there is nothing more to find.

 We then merely recognise
karma playing itself..

…out!

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