About Lama Tony Duff

Lama Tony Duff is a seasoned practitioner and translator of Tibetan Buddhism with over four decades of experience. He was the first Tibetan Buddhist monk ordained in Australia and co-founded the Chenrezig Institute. Lama Tony studied under prominent teachers like Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and served as Tsoknyi Rinpoche's translator in Nepal. Renowned for his extensive knowledge and practical teaching style, he has produced numerous key translations of Buddhist texts and continues to teach globally, emphasizing Mahamudra and Dzogchen practices.
Lama Tony Duff is a seasoned practitioner and translator of Tibetan Buddhism with over four decades of experience. He was the first Tibetan Buddhist monk ordained in Australia and co-founded the Chenrezig Institute. Lama Tony studied under prominent teachers like Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and served as Tsoknyi Rinpoche's translator in Nepal. Renowned for his extensive knowledge and practical teaching style, he has produced numerous key translations of Buddhist texts and continues to teach globally, emphasizing Mahamudra and Dzogchen practices.
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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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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