From Vimalamitra to Jamyang Khyentse: The Journey of a Teaching

A Journey to the West L51

This session offers a rare and detailed exploration of the Chetsun Dzogchen lineage, weaving together the requirements for practice, the challenges of translation, and the living transmission of wisdom across generations. Through personal stories and historical context, the speaker reflects on the depth of pith instructions, the importance of empowerment, and the subtle power of pleasing one’s teacher. The narrative moves from the origins of the Chetsun Nyingtig—tracing its journey from Vimalamitra and Chetsun Senge Wangchuk to Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo—to the structure of the teaching and the urgency of genuine practice. The talk closes with reflections on learning, exams, and the enduring blessings that support the path.