To participate in the Dzogchen teachings of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche it’s best that the serious student prepares a little to receive Transmission of Guru Yoga from Namkhai Norbu. The Transmissions are given live at retreats and three times per year during three annual Worldwide Transmission dates. The next date is in March, 2010 and will occur at 1900 (7pm) Pacific Standard Time. The three annual WWTs do not include teachings. To understand and develop the Transmission requires practice, study and attending retreats either in person or live online.
If you are seriously interested in these teachings, please read The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen (Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy)
The Transmission of Guru Yoga enables the practitioner to practice these Dzogchen teachings. But the Transmission must be developed through collaboration with the Dzogchen Community, such as participation in collective practices which deepen our knowledge and experience. Those interested only in receiving the Transmission as some sort of blessing and who are not interested in serious practice might prefer another path.
If you are prepared and serious and would like to participate in the next Worldwide Transmission and/or live video monthly webcast, please visit the Community page for your area to contact a practitioner.