5-DVD set.
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MIND BEYOND DEATH DVD Set

by Dzogchen Ponlop

In this five-talk teaching, Ponlop Rinpoche elaborates the six stages of bardo and teaches extensively on the natural bardo of this life. Included are instructions on bringing appearances, emotions and suffering to the path, as well as teachings on the bardo of dream, the bardo of meditation, and the bardo of dying. He presents how to transform our fear of dying into an open spacious curiosity.

The ultimate meaning of bardo is found in the precious experience of now, recognizing the clarity and beauty of every moment and making it meaningful. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche begins these talks by introducing the essential meaning of bardo and introducing the more elaborate six stages of bardo: (1) the natural bardo of this life, (2) dream, (3) meditation, (4) death and dying, (5) dharmata, and (6) becoming. In talks two and three, Rinpoche teaches extensively on the natural bardo of this life, providing moving and uplifting methods for making this life beneficial and meaningful in every moment. These talks include instructions on bringing appearances, emotions and suffering to the path. In talk four, Rinpoche introduces the bardo of dream, the bardo of meditation, and the bardo of dying. In the final talk, Rinpoche teaches on transforming our fear of dying into an experience of open spacious curiosity and using death as an opportunity to experience the nature of mind. The weekend included opportunities for students to ask questions on this emotionally difficult topic. One student's assessment of the weekend after it concluded captures the magic of Rinpoche's teachings:

"I just wanted to share with you my experience of how wonderful this weekend was. Rinpoche was amazing, both in terms of teaching and in terms of how he compassionately and tactfully teaches students with such diverse perspectives. It was such a very sensitive topic. It was incredible to see (and hear) how he so brilliantly taught according to the listener's receptivity."

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is acknowledged as one of the foremost scholars of his generation in the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He is known for his sharp intellect, humor, and the lucidity of his teaching style, and is considered one of the foremost scholars of his generation. Fluent in the English language and well versed in Western culture, Rinpoche is also an accomplished calligrapher, visual artist and poet. For further information on Rinpoche, his teachings and his activities, go to www.nalandabodhi.org.