Dzogchen in everyday life

Dzogchen Today! Team

This series approaches Dzogchen from the angle of daily life: what can this thousand-year-old tradition bring to our daily lives? Can we live better thanks to Dzogchen? Concrete testimonies from people who practice this tradition, completed by the enlightenment of specialists and application advices to be implemented directly!

  1. Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis (15) - Joyful solitude

    JAN 7

    Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis (15) - Joyful solitude

    In this three-episode miniseries, we focus on a topic increasingly present in contemporary society: the feeling of loneliness. Throughout the series, we explore the many facets of loneliness through the lens of Dzogchen, aiming to understand its inner workings. In this third episode, Damien Brohon and Carine Benoit discuss what joyful solitude and times of retreat are and their benefits. Host : Marie-Laure

    20 min
  2. Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis (14) - Digital Loneliness

    12/03/2025

    Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis (14) - Digital Loneliness

    In this three-episode miniseries, we focus on a topic increasingly present in contemporary society: the feeling of loneliness. Throughout the series, we explore the many facets of loneliness through the lens of Dzogchen, aiming to understand its inner workings. In this second episode, Damien Brohon and Alessandra Horn explore digital loneliness: examining its mechanisms, its impacts, and the surprising parallels between algorithms and the ordinary functioning of our minds. Host : Marie-Laure

    22 min
  3. Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis (13) : Feelings of Loneliness

    10/08/2025

    Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis (13) : Feelings of Loneliness

    In this three-episode miniseries, we focus on a topic increasingly present in contemporary society: the feeling of loneliness. Throughout the series, we explore the many facets of loneliness through the lens of Dzogchen, aiming to understand its inner workings. In this first episode, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Arnaud Buisson, a psychiatrist at the Pontarlier Hospital and a Dzogchen practitioner), discuss the suffering of solitude, its underlying mechanisms, and the differences between therapeutic meditation and the Dzogchen perspective. Host: Marie-Laure Notes Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in a variety of ways in our daily lives, focusing on liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it. In this episode, we explore the suffering associated with the feeling of loneliness and the illusory nature of the emotions that compose it, with a short concentration practice offered by Mila Khyentse Rinpoche as a direct application. Recap & Takeaways Series Dzogchen and the “relief” of emotions on a daily basis: Episod 13 - Feeling of Loneliness In this podcast Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Arnaud Buisson talk about: Loneliness vs the feeling of loneliness 2’50 Psychological and physical consequences 4’25 The mind, creator of the feeling of loneliness 6' The Dzogchen perspective: from concept to direct experience 7’30 Emotions are illusory and do not define us : a first step to discover our true nature 9’30 Emptiness: the real nature of voidness 11’30 Arnaud Buisson’s testimony 14’45 Loneliness does not exist by itself: developing clarity to recognize it 18’15 Guided practice with Mila Khyentse Rinpoche: remaining in the experience : 21’ Conclusion: « If you want to be free: remain here and now »

    27 min
  4. Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (12) - changing conditions - summary 2

    10/30/2024

    Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (12) - changing conditions - summary 2

    This is the second of two exceptional episodes concluding the series on “The Relief of Emotions on a Daily Basis” and families of emotions directly related to the ongoing climate upheavals and changing conditions, with our guest Mila Khyentse Rinpoche. Host: Marie-Laure In previous episodes, we’ve found that we don’t necessarily make the connection between the evolution of the external conditions and our emotional states, and that this keeps us in a state of tension and constant suffering. Our usual mode of response to this suffering is the famous fight or flight, which only serves to maintain this state of malaise and confusion. We’ve also seen that Dzogchen offers a different path to our usual responses, one that enables us to achieve genuine emotional calm, develop greater clarity about our living conditions and help us to respond more appropriately to situations. Notes Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in a variety of ways in our daily lives, focusing on liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it. In this episode, we invite you to deepen your understanding of the mechanism of suffering. We discuss about the power of the imagination, its mechanism and how we can master it in order to overcome suffering. We conclude with two guided practices. Recap & Takeaways “Dzogchen in Everyday Life” series, episode 12: “the Relief of Emotions on a Daily Basis” and families of emotions directly related to the ongoing climate upheavals and changing conditions – Deepening In this podcast, Mila Khyentse talks about: The power of imagination 2’32Using the power of imagination (mental projection) as mind training 5'50Developing clarity and recognizing that thoughts are not real 7'18Identifying the duality of reality : the intention & action 9'12Being aware of the intention before action 11’54Mastering the intention to direct action instead of reacting 13'57Positive or negative thinking have the same nature according to Dzogchen tradition 18’14Clearly recognizing the projection process : a way to overcome suffering 19'20 PRACTICES Practice # 1 : Gaining clarity by recognizing the illusion of projections  20'30 Specific posture: two feet flat on the ground, hands flat on the knees, head a bit downEyes open, focus on one pointRemain present at whatever arises and let goImagine what will happen to you in 10 minutes, then 1 hour, then 1 year, then 10 years, then 30 yearsFinally let go and remain concentrated on the here and nowPractice feedback Practice # 2 : Developing a broader vision of the reality 29'15 Same posture :  two feet flat on the ground, hands flat on the knees, head a bit downEyes open, focus on one pointRemain present at whatever arises and let goGradually raise the eyes up and concentrate to one point in frontRemain present in the space in front of youIn that state of concentration, recall one emotion and concentrate directly to the sensation of the emotionTake a deep breath and hold the air for an instantRelease gradually the air and focus on the emotionStart again the same process few timesConclude with a long exhale, lower the gaze and remain present Practice recommandation:  10 minutes per day everyday.

    42 min
  5. Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (11) - changing conditions - summary 1

    09/04/2024

    Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (11) - changing conditions - summary 1

    This is the first of two exceptional episodes concluding the series on “The Relief of Emotions on a Daily Basis” and families of emotions directly related to the ongoing climate upheavals, with our guest Mila Khyentse Rinpoche. In previous episodes, we found that we didn't necessarily make the connection between the evolution of the external conditions and our emotional states, and that this kept us in a state of tension and continuous suffering. Our usual mode of response to this suffering is the famous fight or flight, which only serves to maintain this state of malaise and confusion. We've also seen that Dzogchen offers a different path to our usual reactions, one that enables us to achieve genuine emotional calm, develop greater clarity about our living conditions and help us to respond more appropriately to situations. In this episode, we invite you to deepen your understanding and experience of this path to clarity and calm through a series of short practices. Host: Marie-Laure RECAP & TAKEAWAYS “Dzogchen in everyday life” series, episode 11: the “The Relief of Emotions on a Daily Basis” and families of emotions directly related to the ongoing climate upheavals - Summary In this podcast, Mila Khyentse discusses : The natural human resistance to change 2’40Uncertainty and fear 5’30Impermanence and the underlying question of death 8’30“The future is bright”: a strategy for avoiding the reality of our real conditions 12’50Dzogchen answer to the fear of changing conditions: face it directly ! 15’A way of concentrating to go beyond the usual fight-or-flight response 18’ PRACTICES Step 1 : Developping clarity 20’ Seat still and concentrate on one pointRemember an event that develop a strong emotionIsolate an emotion and focus directly on itPractice feedback 25’55The importance of a daily practice 28’35 Step 2 : Broadening the perspective - opening up the mind to recognize the real nature of the emotion 33’27 Regain clarity : focus on one pointRecall the emotion from previous exerciseFocus on it and open to the space

    41 min
  6. Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (10) - frenzy and chronic dissatisfaction

    06/05/2024

    Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (10) - frenzy and chronic dissatisfaction

    As a continuation of the series "The Relief of Emotions on a Daily basis," we dedicate a special series to families of emotions directly related to the ongoing climate upheavals. In this tenth episode of "Dzogchen in Everyday Life", Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Christophe Renard take a closer look at emotions related to chronic dissatisfaction. Host: Marie-Laure Modern societies are often characterized by an insatiable thirst for consumption of all kinds, for "more and more", sometimes to the point of addiction. The mechanism always seems to be the same: a compulsive desire to consume in an attempt to compensate for chronic dissatisfaction, a lack of satisfaction with what we already have. And climate change might have something to do with it... Can we do anything about it ? Certainly, if we are to believe the Great Perfection tradition, which shows us through concrete examples how to gain clarity about the process of emotions and thus how to appease them. Notes Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in a variety of ways in our daily lives, focusing on liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it. In this episode, Christophe Renard and Mila Khyentse Rinpoche discuss the chronic dissatisfaction that often characterizes us: its causes, its mechanisms, and what Dzogchen offers as a solution! Recap & Takeaways Series "Dzogchen in Everyday Life" - 10th episode: Dzogchen and the "relief" of everyday emotions: frenzy and dissatisfaction. Christophe shares his personal experience of frenzy and dissatisfaction. 3'22The thirst or craving: the process of becoming according to the Dzogchen tradition.  6'27Distinguishing the process of becoming from the nature of mind. 11'12Stepping back to see more clearly: Christophe's example of the wardrobe. 12'27How to release craving: Mila Khyentse's simple and direct practice to apply in our daily life. 16'10

    23 min
  7. Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (9) - sadness and nostalgia

    05/08/2024

    Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (9) - sadness and nostalgia

    RESUME As a continuation of the series, “The Relief of Emotions on a Daily Basis”, we are dedicating a special series to families of emotions directly related to the ongoing climate upheavals. In this ninth episode of “Dzogchen in Everyday Life”, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Diane d’Epremesnil take a closer look at the family emotion which encompasses sadness, regret and nostalgia for all that has already been lost or destroyed. Host: Marie-Laure. Few of us are really clear about our emotions, especially when they affect the deeper structures of our being and are connected to other species and the earth itself. Yet these emotions are increasingly present in our lives, and we often feel powerless over them. Is there anything we can do? Certainly, if we are to believe the tradition of the Great Perfection, which shows us through concrete examples how we can get to know them, understand how they work, and eventually calm them. Notes Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in a variety of ways in our daily lives, focusing on liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it. In this episode, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Diane d’Epremesnil explore some aspects of sadness and nostalgia for all that has already been lost or destroyed. Recap & Takeaways In this podcast, Mila Khyentse and Diane discuss : Diane's testimony about the direct impact of profound climate change on her emotions. 2’43What is solastalgia, “the homesickness without exile” and its impact on our life. 4’15Too disturbing to be witnessed and too abstract to be recognized: the difficulty to identify clearly this emotion. 5’10Is solastalgia a depression? 8'58The Dzogchen perspective on this disruptive emotion. 10'46The human paradox: “knowing it disappears, acting as if it is not” and its consequences on our emotional state. 12'21“Stop running away and develop clarity”, Diane expresses how the practice of Dzogchen helps her. 17'20Mila Khyentse shares a key practice to sooth and transform solastalgia feeling. 20'8

    26 min
  8. Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (8) - fear of uncertainty and the unknow

    04/03/2024

    Dzogchen and the "relief" of emotions on a daily basis (8) - fear of uncertainty and the unknow

    As a continuation of the series, the “relief of emotions on a daily basis”, we are dedicating a special series on families of emotions directly linked to ongoing climate upheavals. In this “Dzogchen in Everyday Life” eighth episode, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Cravois, take a closer look at the fear of uncertainty and the anxiety we may feel about the future and its changing conditions. Host: Marie-Laure. Few of us are really clear about our emotions, especially when they affect the deeper structures of our being and are linked to other species and the earth itself. Yet these emotions are increasingly present in our lives, and we often feel powerless about it. Is there anything we can do? Certainly, if we are to believe the tradition of the Great Perfection, which shows us how, through concrete examples, we can get to know them, understand how they work, and finally appease them. Notes Dzogchen is a directly accessible tradition that can be practiced in a variety of ways in our daily lives, focusing on liberation from suffering and the means to achieve it. In this episode, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Cravois, climbing arborist and gardener, explore some aspects of fear or anxiety in the face of an uncertain future. Recap & Takeaways In this podcast, Mila Khyentse Rinpoche and Damien Cravois discuss : 1 Damien Cravois observations on climate change as a climbing arborist and gardener (3’) 2 The emotions felt as a gardener but also as a father in that respect (6’16) 3 What is eco-anxiety and how Dzogchen tradition defines it (10’) 4 The anxiety linked to the unknown conditions of the future (11’49) 5 Damien Cravois testimony on how Dzogchen benefited him on anxiety (16’22) 6 Gaining lucidity to find the right antidote: Mila Khyentse’s very simple practice to sooth eco-anxiety. (19’27) To find out more about Dzogchen Today! events : https://dzogchentoday.org/events/

    26 min
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This series approaches Dzogchen from the angle of daily life: what can this thousand-year-old tradition bring to our daily lives? Can we live better thanks to Dzogchen? Concrete testimonies from people who practice this tradition, completed by the enlightenment of specialists and application advices to be implemented directly!

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