the fourth of four levels of realization in Dzogchen practice. To quote Tsele Natsok Rangdröl, "the body, experiences, sense faculties and all thought forms become exhausted, so there is no way one can avoid attaining enlightenment and dissolving into the space of dharmata beyond thought and description." +
meditation retreat, often for groups staying three years in seclusion, where the practice is focused on Dzogchen or Mahamudra. Compare with ''drubdra''. +
Dzogchen master who was invited to Tibet by King Trisong Deutsen; one of three main forefathers of the Dzogchen teachings, especially ''Nyingtig'', in Tibet. Vimalamitra means 'Flawless Kinsman.' +
teachings that describe insight, transcendent knowledge, and other practices of a bodhisattva, as well as a buddhas omniscient state of enlightenment. These sutras exists in varying degree of details, the shortest being the famous ''Heart Sutra'' memorized by most monks and nuns and the longest being the ''Hundred Thousand'' in twelve large volumes. +
incarnation line of the abbots of Tashi Lhunpo monastery, established in the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama; first Panchen Lama was Lobzang Chögyen (1570-1662). +