Tag Archives: Togal

LIGHT, COLOURS AND DIRECT SEEING

Posted on January 13, 2020 by tony

Lights, Colours And Direct Seeing A conclusion (so far) about Togal When we paint a picture, we start off with pure colours – red, yellow and blue – straight from the tube. Mixing these together for the first time, the … Continue reading →

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STARTING WITH PRELIMINARIES OR ADVANCED TEACHINGS?

Posted on January 12, 2020 by tony

Starting With Preliminaries Or Advanced Teachings? Do we start at the beginning, or at the end? This up to the individual teacher or student. We usually start at the beginning in order to get to the end, but this is … Continue reading →

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TOGAL IS AS NATURAL AS WE CAN BE

Posted on July 8, 2018 by tony

Togal Is As Natural As We Can Be What is Togal? First, we are introduced to the essence of mind, which is emptiness. Then, we are introduced to cutting through thoughts arising in emptiness. Finally, the qualities of the view … Continue reading →

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WHY I STOPPED WORRYING ABOUT TOGAL

Posted on June 12, 2018 by tony

Why I Stopped Worrying About Togal I gave up on Togal – the great mystery of gazes and visions – to just concentrate on seeing clearly … it’s far simpler! Better the devil you know, than the devil you don’t! … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS TOGAL?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by tony

What is Togal? It’s a secret! Or is it? In Dzogchen, there are two aspects: Trekcho and Togal. We can read up on the meaning of these words, and still be confused. At some point, we have to come to … Continue reading →

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HOW DO WE LET GO?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by tony

How Do We Let Go? It is arrogant to think one could answer such an important question, but if an answer arises, why not share it? 😉 How do we let go? This is dependent upon the level of understanding … Continue reading →

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TALK ABOUT NEGATIVES OR TALK ABOUT POSITIVES?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by tony

Talk About Negatives Or Talk About Positives? There are two sides to spiritual progress: one is our true nature (the positive) and the other is the collection of obstacles that prevents the realisation of our true nature (the negatives). Whether … Continue reading →

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