Rigpa


In Dzogchen teaching, rigpa is the knowledge of the ground. The opposite of rigpa is marigpa.

Definition

Rigpa is the knowledge of the ground. Erik Pema Kunsang translates a text which provides basic definitions of rigpa and marigpa in a Dzogchen context:
In Dzogchen, a fundamental point of practice is to distinguish rigpa from sems.

Kadag and lhungrub

Rigpa has two aspects, namely kadag and lhun grub. Kadag means "purity" or specifically "primordial purity". Lhun grub in Tibetan normally implies automatic, self-caused or spontaneous actions or processes. As quality of rigpa it means "spontaneous presence" It may also mean "having a self-contained origin", being primordially Existent, without an origin, self-existent. This division is the Dzogchen-equivalent of the more common Mahayana wisdom and compassion division.

Full measure of rigpa

Citing Dodrupchen Jikme Tenpe Nyima, the 14th Dalai Lama states the full measure of rigpa occurs with the .

Practice

Dzogchen practices aim to attain rigpa and integrate this into everyday life:
The Menngagde or 'Instruction Class' of Dzogchen teachings are divided into two parts: Trekchö and Tögal. Ron Garry:

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