Garab Dorje (c. 55–c. 125 CE) was an ancient Indian spiritual teacher and the founder of the Dzogchen Tradition in Tibetan Buddhism, known for his profound Understanding of the Nature of Mind and reality. His essential teachings, encapsulated in the "Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points," laid the foundation for the transmission of Dzogchen Wisdom. Revered as a realized master, Dorje's insights into direct Experience and primordial wisdom have shaped the Practice and Philosophy of Dzogchen Buddhism. His legacy continues to inspire practitioners seeking the ultimate nature of Consciousness and liberation.
Anecdotes
- Believed to have delivered his teachings to his closest disciple while dissolving into a rainbow Body.
- Believed to have been born amidst miraculous circumstances, appearing as an infant on a blooming lotus.
- Known to have spontaneously understood profound teachings as a young child, astonishing local scholars with his insight.
Magnitudes
- Embrace solitude to unlock profound wisdom.
- Embrace solitude to deepen your understanding.
- Seek direct experience beyond intellectual understanding.
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