About Keith Dowman

Keith Dowman, known affectionately as "golden dorje," is a revered translator and teacher of Dzogchen, steeped in over five decades of immersion in Buddhist practices. Originally from England, he arrived in Banares, India in 1966 and later settled in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dowman studied under eminent Dzogchen masters like Dudjom Rinpoche and Kanjur Rinpoche, receiving profound teachings and transmissions. His translations, including works by Longchenpa and the hagiographies of Tibetan masters, reflect his deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Based in Tepoztlan, Mexico since 2021, he continues to teach radical Dzogchen worldwide, emphasizing its universal and nonsectarian essence.
Keith Dowman, known affectionately as "golden dorje," is a revered translator and teacher of Dzogchen, steeped in over five decades of immersion in Buddhist practices. Originally from England, he arrived in Banares, India in 1966 and later settled in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dowman studied under eminent Dzogchen masters like Dudjom Rinpoche and Kanjur Rinpoche, receiving profound teachings and transmissions. His translations, including works by Longchenpa and the hagiographies of Tibetan masters, reflect his deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Based in Tepoztlan, Mexico since 2021, he continues to teach radical Dzogchen worldwide, emphasizing its universal and nonsectarian essence.
Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo which work with the subtle body channels

List of well-known Dzogchen Teachers

16
Jul
2024
Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
In the realm of contemporary Dogzen teachers, a diverse array of masters and practitioners offer profound teachings and guidance worldwide. Introduction to Dzogchen Teachings Dzogchen, often referred to as the "Great Perfection," is a profound teaching and meditation practice within Tibetan Buddhism. It emphasizes direct realization of one's true nature, known as rigpa, beyond conceptual frameworks and intellectual understanding. Considered the pinnacle of spiritual attainment, Dzogchen teaches that every being possesses intrinsic wisdom and purity, which can be .
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Fragment of the Nilaṇṭhanāmahṛdaya dhāraṇī both written in Siddhaṃ script and transliterated in Chinese characters.

Buddhist translators – from canonical corpus to progressive spirituality

24
Jul
2022
Biography, Dharma, Literature
There is no consensus among the different Buddhist traditions as to what constitutes the scriptures or a common canon in Buddhism. The general belief among Buddhists is that the canonical corpus is vast. This corpus includes the ancient Sutras organized into Nikayas or Agamas, itself the part of three basket of texts called the Tripitakas. Each Buddhist tradition has its own collection of texts, much of which is translation of ancient Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist texts of .
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