About Lama Justin von Bujdoss

Lama Justin von Bujdoss
Lama Justin von Bujdoss is an American Buddhist teacher, chaplain, and founder of the Yangti Yoga Retreat Center in Buckland, Massachusetts, dedicated to dark retreat (yangti yoga). Ordained as a repa in the Karma Kamtsang tradition in 2011 and as a ngakpa in the Yuthok Nyingthik tradition in 2023, he works to preserve tantric Buddhist practices in ways that engage modern Western life. From 2012 to 2017, Lama Justin was the resident lama and executive director of the New York Tsurphu Goshir Dharma Center. He also served as the first Staff Chaplain for the NYC Department of Correction (2016–2022), leading wellness initiatives and meditation programs for staff. As chaplain for Hart Island (2018–2024), he blessed those interred. Lama Justin also teaches Buddhist end-of-life care and dharma in diverse settings worldwide.
Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo which work with the subtle body channels

List of well-known Dzogchen Teachers

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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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