Welcome to the Ösel Nyingtig Path
This recently revealed terma cycle on the Luminous Heart Essence of the Great Perfection, the Ösel Nyingtig Dzogpa Chenpo, is the very enlightened intent of the Buddhas of the three times. This treasure carries incredible blessings for swiftly traversing the path to enlightenment. This extraordinary cycle connects us not only with the luminous presence of Guru Rinpoche, but also with Yeshe Tsogyal. This program offers a complete path for practitioners at all levels.
How to Begin
The entry points to the Ösel Nyingtig Path are:
- Dakini Ngöndro (Preliminary Practices)
- Tröma Chöd
- Guru Sadhana
These foundational practices are open to anyone.
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The Practices of the Ösel Nyingtig Path
The Ösel Nyingtig Path offers a series of transformative practices. After entering the path, practitioners can progress as follows:
Core Practices
- Dakini Ngöndro
- Yeshe Tsogyal Sadhana
- Guru Sadhana
- Tröma Sadhana
- Tröma Chöd
Restricted Practices
- The multiyear Special Instructions on the Exceedingly Secret Tröma
- For those who complete Ngöndro Accumulations, the teachings culminate in Thregcho and Thogal
How to Walk the Path
- If you begin with The Guru Sadhana or Tröma Chöd, you will need to complete the Dakini Ngöndro before moving further.
- Once the Dakini Ngöndro is complete, you are eligible to receive any of the Sadhana Practices for Accomplishment.
- To receive Troma Secret Instructions, you must:
- Have completed the Dakini Ngöndro
- All Sadhana Practices and Chöd
Summary
The Ösel Nyingtig Path is a step-by-step guide into the heart of Vajrayana and Dzogchen teachings. In the midst of these dark times, this Luminous Heart Essence of the Great Perfection has appeared as a beacon of light showing the way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this collection of teachings provides a succinct path to enlightenment.
If you are currently already committed to doing Dakini Ngöndro, click here to inquire about continuing with the Ösel Nyingtig Program »
According to A.dzom Rinpoche’s instructions this path is being made accessible to everyone who feels a connection to this profound lineage. The teachings found within these practices are considered advanced because they carry the direct blessings of the Dakini’s enlightened mind revealing one’s own naked awareness.
The emphasis in this lineage is meditation; therefore, the commitment that comes with these practices is to do them every day for a year, without missing a day. In the event that one does not have sufficient time to complete a full practice session, reading the text is sufficient for maintaining the commitment. In this practice, one’s progress is not evaluated on the basis of accumulating hundreds of thousands of recitations, but rather on one’s meditative experiences and the time one invests through maintaining the consistency of one’s practice.
It is recommended that Ösel Nyingtig participants complete the Heart of Buddhism Course in the first three years of Ösel Nyingtig. These retreats give a rich and necessary historical and practice framework for your path.
By joining the Ösel Nyingtig Program you will have access to the following:
- Scheduled group teachings throughout the year.
- Ösel Nyingtig website portal with supplementary material.
- Monthly group practice sessions guided by a senior practitioner.
- Access to Ösel Nyingtig community activities like book study groups, local peer and practice groups. One-on-one support provided as needed, via email or Zoom calls.
By joining the Ösel Nyingtig Program, you will also be supporting the dharma activities of Lama Tsultrim Allione and Tulku Ösel Dorje, the translation of root texts, the compiling of commentaries and practice resources, and the teachings and activities of A.dzom Paylo Rinpoche.
