Dzogchen
Dzogchen is an profound system of contemplative practice preserved in the Tibetan contemplative tradition (primarily in the Nyingma and Bön lineages). This regularly updated page contains some select materials on the topic.
Introductory information
What is Dzogchen by Alex Berzin
Video: Dzogchen – The Great Perfection by B. Alan Wallace
Video: Dzogchen and the science of the mind by B. Alan Wallace
The Four Seals, Mahāmudrā and Dzogchen by the Dalai Lama
Books on the history, context, and personalities of Dzogchen
Blazing Splendor by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Calling the Lama from Afar by Jampa Kalden
A Small Golden Key by Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
History of Dzogchen by Dr. Alex Berzin
Books on the foundational aspects and preparation to Dzogchen
Stilling the Mind by B. Alan Wallace
Fathoming the Mind by B. Alan Wallace
Open Heart, Open Mind by Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Dzogchen Essentials compiled by Marcia Binder Schmidt
Sadness, Love, Openness by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Being Human and a Buddha Too by Anne C. Klein
Open Mind (translated by B. Alan Wallace upon the request of the Dalai Lama)
The Crystal and the Way of Light by Namkhai Norbu
The True Source of Healing by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Dzogchen instruction commentaries
Mind in Comfort and Ease by the Dalai Lama
The Heart of Meditation by the Dalai Lama (a video teaching on the same text here)
The Collected Works of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Volume 1 (Union of Mahāmudrā and Dzogchen)
The Great Secret of Mind by Tulku Pema Rigtsal
Penetrating Wisdom: The Aspiration of Samantabhadra by Dzogchen Ponlop RInpoche
From the Bön tradition:
Awakening the Luminous Mind by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Wonders of the Natural Mind by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Courses and series to take for practical instructions
Short and introductory
A Lamp to Dispel Darkness by Mipham Rinpoche with commentary by B. Alan Wallace: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
A Summary of the View, Meditation and Conduct by B. Alan Wallace: Part 1 | Part 2
Playlist: Garchen Rinpoche – Union of Mahāmudrā and Dzogchen
Elaborate
(Most of the ones below are available under annual Wisdom Academy subscription)
Śamatha and Vipaśyanā in the Dzogchen Tradition with Lama Alan Wallace
Introduction to Dzogchen with Lama Alan Wallace
Open Mind with Lama Alan Wallace
Restricted Dzogchen Teachings, Part 1
Restricted Dzogchen Teachings, Part 2
Restricted Dzogchen Teachings, Part 3
Restricted Dzogchen Teachings, Part 4
Dzogchen Teachings for Mountain Retreat with Lama Alan Wallace
Longchenpa’s Sevenfold Mind Training with Anne Klein
Most elaborate
If you want to train to prepare yourself for Dzogchen step by step, in a gradual manner, while receiving daily instruction and practicing Tara, and you feel a connection to Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, explore the Tara’s Triple Excellence program here