Dzogchen (Tibetan, translated from the Sanskrit Mahasandhi) has at least 2 meanings:
- Mental state. Dzogchen is a distinct mental state considered to be the primordial state of every sentient being.
- Teaching. Dzogchen is a teaching that gives paths to discover the primordial mental state and develop it to achieve realization (enlightenment). In Tibet Dzogchen is considered an advanced and secret teaching, that is nondual, i.e. it is thought to be the absolute/ultimate teaching of pure and total awareness (see also Maha Ati Tantra)
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