Longchen Rabjam (1308–1363) is one of the most widely respected masters in Tibetan Buddhist history — honoured across all schools, especially in the Nyingma tradition. His writings distil the essence of thousands of texts, offering not philosophical speculation but illuminating guidance rooted in direct experience.

Among his most celebrated works is the Trilogy of Rest (Ngalso Korsum), three texts each emphasising a distinct dimension of the path:

• Semsnyid Ngalso — "Resting in the Nature of Mind" — centred on the View
• Samten Ngalso — "Resting in Meditation" — centred on Meditation
• Gyuma Ngalso — "Resting in Illusion" — centred on Conduct and Action

This free course focuses on Gyuma Ngalso, perhaps the most accessible of the three. Through eight luminous similes of illusion, it condenses the core essence shared by both Sutra and Tantra into a direct, experiential path — teaching that phenomena are like dreams, reflections, and magical displays, and that seeing this clearly is itself the path to freedom. More about this text here.

This insight is shared across traditions, making this course equally relevant to students of Mahayana and Zen, not only those in the Vajrayana. Practitioners of any background are warmly welcome.

This rare 3-month course is guided by Khentrul Gyurme Dorje Rinpoche, who upholds the tradition of His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. During his lifetime, His Holiness personally authorised his close disciples to transmit Dzogchen directly — and Rinpoche holds this authorisation.

This is not a teaching available from just any teacher.

This is a teaching from a living lineage that is increasingly rare and profoundly precious.

Course Format:

• Duration: 3 months, 1 session per week, starting from Tuesday 5th May 2026 and ending Tuesday 28th July 2026.
• Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm AEST. Dorje Rinponche will be joining from Japan.
• Each session will be 2 hours (1.5 hours teaching + 30 minutes Q&A)
• Languages: The course will be delivered in Tibetan and will be translated into English and Chinese (Mandarin).
• Platform: The course will be delivered Online, via Zoom.
• Course Schedule: As of now, there is no week by week schedule. The schedule will be up to Rinponche's discretion. We encourage people to attend the first session to understand further.

Frequently Asked Questions:

I can't join every session, can I still attend?

Rinponche encourages all participants to try their best to attend every session as the course will build on from the previous weeks, however, Rinponche understands that people's schedules are busy. In this case, during the first session, Rinponche will outline which sessions you must attend.

I am a complete beginner, can I still attend?

Yes, Rinponche says this is suitable for all levels of practice. Beginners are most definitely welcome.

I don't understand Tibetan, can I still attend?

Yes, there will be 2 translators, one from Tibetan to English and one from Tibetan to Chinese (Mandarin).

How do I access the English or Chinese translation?

The course is delivered via Zoom. You will be able to select your preferred language channel (English or Mandarin) within the Zoom interface to hear the live translation from the original Tibetan.

Who is the teacher for this course?

The course is led by Khentrul Gyurme Dorje, who acquired his distinguished Khenpo (Ph.D.) degree from the Ngagyur Nyingma College. He was born in 1972 and has spent decades studying and teaching both Sutra and Tantra. More about his bio here.

Where is Rinpoche teaching from?

Rinpoche is currently based in Japan, where he has been visiting and teaching since 2010. He will be joining the sessions live from there.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, this is a free course offered to practitioners of all backgrounds.

What is Rinpoche’s connection to the lineage?

Rinpoche commenced his study of Tibetan at the age of nine. At seventeen, he studied under numerous spiritual masters, including His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok, His Eminence Tulku Chökyi Nyima, and the esteemed Khenche Tsultrim Lodro. More specifically, for this teaching, Rinpoche upholds the tradition of His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. During his lifetime, His Holiness personally authorised his close disciples to transmit Dzogchen directly — and Rinpoche holds this authorisation.

Will recordings be available if I miss a session?

Recording availability will be up to Rinponche's discretion.

Are there any prerequisites or required readings?

There are no prerequisites; the course is suitable for complete beginners and students from Mahayana, Zen, or Vajrayana traditions. The teachings focus on the Gyuma Ngalso (Resting in Illusion), which is considered the most accessible part of Longchenpa’s Trilogy of Rest.

What should I expect from the weekly sessions?

Each 2-hour session consists of 1.5 hours of direct teaching followed by a 30-minute Q&A period, allowing students to engage directly with the material and the teacher.