The Differences between Zen and Dzogchen and the Practice of Shikantaza

Shoshin1

Just thought that some may find this short video of interest.....

The difference between Dzogchen and Shikantaza ...;

( when one gets down to the nitty gritty ....there seems to be more similarities than differences )

Also for those interested "Tögal" means "crossing the peak."...

Angus

all of these techniques are as valid as the other. Just find one that suits you and stick with it.

lobster

You wake …
What do you do?
The mind, body and expression/speech alter the nature/flavour/skill set.

So rather than not-doing which is too advanced for the average crustacean …

• mahamoody, similar to mahamudra but more dependent on the mood one is involved with
• Sukha breathing, breathe in the joy, breathe out the metta. Similar to tonglen but without the sicklies
• Western vagrayana, similar to Tibetan bon but with more Indian and less cowgals

Jeroen

The white monk strikes me as a bit of a scholar, he seems very concerned with details.