Preparing for Dzogchen: Steps of Morning Meditation

Dzogchen is the highest, most esoteric path within the Nine Vehicles of Yungdrung Bön and many are eager to study its methods. However, if we are not properly prepared for these powerful teachings, instead of opening the door to total liberation, they may become poison for us. Yongdzin Rinpoche taught these Ten Steps for Morning Meditation in Wels, Austria, as a preamble before he began teaching on the Eight Chapters, Zhang Zhung Nyengyu, Secret Cycle. When Rinpoche passed into Great Bliss a few weeks ago, Dmitry and I dedicated ourselves to re-editing the transcript of those wonderful teachings, and now we have decided to share Rinpoche’s advice with everyone. May all beings walk the path of tranquility and arrive at the ultimate goal of pure and perfect Buddhahood!