Pristine Awareness
A podcast about Buddhist practice with a focus on Dzogchen, Buddhist visionary experiences, nonduality, and the power of pith instructions and direct advice. Pristine Awareness is devoted to exploring the living heart of Buddhist practice. Each episode invites listeners into a world where wisdom and direct experience meet, illuminating the path of nonduality and natural presence. Through conversations, reflections, stories of Buddhist visionary experiences, and concise teachings, Pristine Awareness reveals the transformative power of pith instructions, those simple yet profound words of direct advice that awaken the innate clarity of mind. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about the deeper dimensions of awareness, this podcast offers a luminous space to rest, reflect, and rediscover the essence of awakening. Periodically Pristine Awareness will feature guests from the world of Buddhist practice and Dzogchen.
There are two streams to this podcast:
- Pith Instruction Stream - Concise practice Instructions from Dharma Teachers, primarily Lama Pema Düddul and Rigdzin Jamyang Tenphel.
- Dharma Talks Stream - Longer talks on various Dharma topics from Lama Pema Düddul.
Episodes
Sep 2, 2024
Sep 2, 2024
16 min
A short teaching about how to do a sky-gazing retreat by long-term retreatant, Jamyang Tenphel.
Sep 2, 2024
Sep 2, 2024
6 min
A short instruction by long-term retreatant Jamyang Tenphel about how to do a sky-gazing retreat focused on developing a heart awareness of impermanence.
Sep 2, 2024
Sep 2, 2024
1 hr 16 min
The second and final part of a commentary on Dudjom Rinpoche's Dzogchen pith instruction "The Play of Thought" by Lama Pema Düddul (PhD).
Sep 2, 2024
Sep 2, 2024
1 hr 19 min
A commentary on Dudjom Rinpoche's Dzogchen pith instruction "The Play of Thought" by Lama Pema Düddul (PhD). This is the first part in a two part series.
Podcast on Buddhist Practice
Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice is a fully inclusive Dharma organization focused on meditative and contemplative practice rather than study, ceremonies or ritual. We are particularly inspired by the deep simplicity of Early Buddhism, Chan and Dzogchen. In light of this, we are dedicated to supporting individuals to engage in Buddhist methods that are simple, meaningful and transformative.
Our primary focus is the awakening of joy, love, compassion and evenness. We follow the "pith instruction" tradition or style of practice, which focuses on simplicity, adaptability and embedding practice in daily life. We are particularly inspired by the following pith instruction from Kyabje Togden Amtrin:
Arouse joy and rest in its natural radiance!
Not only is this the heart of the path,
but indeed it is the heart of Awakening.
This podcast will include short and long instructions on practice, including "in the wild" recordings from live teachings and retreats.