May 25, 2023 · If that’s the case, semdzins will performative or intellectual, sort of convincing ourselves “this is minds nature”, but only in an intellectual way, based on someone else’s description in …

Apr 16, 2024 · Semdzins are kind of a Dzogchen approach to Shamatha and Vipassana, and lead to different kinds of experiences that can help stabilize your recognition and confidence in Rigpa, and …

Nov 19, 2025 · Although often categorised as preliminaries for trekchö, the twenty-one semdzins serve multiple pedagogical functions. They are appropriate for novices, since they generate immediate …

This document is a compilation of teachings on Lojong, Rushen, and Semdzin practices, transcribed from oral teachings given by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in various locations between 1981 and 1994.

Secret Rushen: the separation of the three doors. You should devote seven, five or at least three days to the practice of the body, consisting in the position of the vajra and relaxation in the natural condition.

Feb 24, 2022 · In this short essay, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche explains the theory behind the Dzogchen preliminary practice known as Khordé Rushen ('khor 'das ru shan), or separating the domains of …

Khordé Rushen (Tib. འཁོར་འདས་རུ་ཤན་, Wyl. 'khor 'das ru shan) is a Dzogchen preliminary practice described in manuals such as Yeshe Lama.

Numerous upadeshas have this aim, but one that stands out as particularly simple to apply is Khordé Rushen, the separation of samsara and nirvana. It is generally presented in three forms: outer, inner, …

Jun 12, 2023 · Khorde Rushen is a series of practices that are considered to be the Preliminary Practices (Ngondro) to the Dzogchen Path. Khorde Rushen literally means to separate or distinguish …

Aug 27, 2021 · This retreat will be focused mainly on practicing Semdzins, Secret Rushens and Contemplation with the emphasis on kadag. With the Semdzins and Secret Rushens we have a …