A unique feature of Dzogchen is learning to recognize and abide in transparent awareness. Awareness itself is not some thing. It is not a state of mind that we cultivate. It is completely open beyond description, beyond thoughts or concepts, beyond perception and value judgements. It is utterly lucid, crystal clear, free of obscuration. It is spontaneously present, free from the extremes of existence or non-existence, acceptance or rejection, is or is not. It is non-dual, without distinction between self and other, inner and outer, this or that.
Why is it transparent? Because there is no ground. Why is there no ground? Because everything that manifests is naturally freed in its own place, without having to do anything. The unique feature of transparent awareness is liberation upon arising. Liberation upon arising puts buddhahood within reach, maybe even right in the palm of your hand.
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