About Jean-Luc Achard

Jean-Luc Achard is a Researcher at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), specializing in Tibetan Studies. His research focuses on the history and doctrinal specifics of the Dzogchen tradition as developed within the Nyingma and Bön schools of Tibet, from mythical origins to contemporary practices. His unique approach combines philological and doctrinal studies of ancient and modern texts within this system, particularly the Seventeen Tantras and Nyingthig cycles of Nyingma, and various cycles of the Bon tradition, including the Zhang zhung snyan rgyud. Achard regularly publishes his research findings in the Revue d’Études Tibétaines. His work contributes significantly to understanding Tibetan Buddhism's nuanced philosophical and practical dimensions.
Jean-Luc Achard is a Researcher at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), specializing in Tibetan Studies. His research focuses on the history and doctrinal specifics of the Dzogchen tradition as developed within the Nyingma and Bön schools of Tibet, from mythical origins to contemporary practices. His unique approach combines philological and doctrinal studies of ancient and modern texts within this system, particularly the Seventeen Tantras and Nyingthig cycles of Nyingma, and various cycles of the Bon tradition, including the Zhang zhung snyan rgyud. Achard regularly publishes his research findings in the Revue d’Études Tibétaines. His work contributes significantly to understanding Tibetan Buddhism's nuanced philosophical and practical dimensions.