Overview
“There is no time, no time, no time to rest.”
The preciousness of birth in human form, in an environment conducive for dharma, should not be squandered.
Dzogchen yogis and yoginis do not fear death—because of the opportunity for liberation. But this opportunity can only be fulfuilled if our time in the Bardo of Living is used wisely.
Completly familiarizing oneself with the map of the bardos is such a wise use of time- as is Dream yoga. It has been said that if one can navigate their dreams- one can navigate the bardos at death. Perhaps more importantly, if one can rest in their true nature in the dream state - the bardo journey is not necessary at all.
Helpful Links
- Bardo Teachings
Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
—(Highly Recommended) - Dream Yoga
- Recognizing Your Dreams (Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche)
- Practice of the Night (Chogyal Namkhai Norbu)
* The Bardo of Dream and the Bardo of Meditation, for purposes of this site, have been condensed into the Bardo of Living. Technically they are separate and distinct.
“There is no time, no time! There is no time to rest!
When suddenly death is upon you what will you do?
Now you’d better start practicing the sublime dharma right away:
now, quick, hurry - recite the six - syllable mantra”
Om Mani Padme Hung”
—H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche