Among the many profound teachings transmitted at Shenten Dargye Ling, the Dzogchen Dragpa Korsum holds a special place within the Yungdrung Bön tradition. It is one of the four major Dzogchen cycles revealed by Buddha Tönpa Shenrab, presenting the complete path of awakening through three distinct transmissions: the extensive version taught in the Deva Loka (the god realm), the intermediate version in the human realm, and the condensed pith instructions revealed in the Naga realm. Together, these teachings guide practitioners from foundational understanding toward direct realisation of the natural state.

This year, Pönlop Tsangpa Tenzin Rinpoche will continue teaching from Dzogchen Dragpa Korsum, following last year’s exploration of the Proclamation in the Naga Realm. After covering the chapters on preliminary practices and the search for the nature of mind, Rinpoche will now teach the seventh chapter, focusing on the pith Dzogchen instructions of Trekchö – the direct means of recognising and remaining in the natural, uncontrived state beyond doubt and elaboration.

Ponlop Tsangpa Tenzin Rinpoche is the head teacher of Triten Norbutse monastery, and for many years now, he has honoured us with his presence and teaching at Shenten Dargye Ling. Receiving such authentic transmissions in person is an invaluable opportunity to deepen one’s connection with the living Bön lineage and integrate its wisdom into practice and everyday life.