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Living in a Dream

In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche shares an important episode from his own life when his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, pointed out the dream-like quality of phenomena to him and how this helped him understand the nature of perception.
 
You can discuss this teaching in the Monthly Teachings Forum under the topic Living in a Dream.
 

 
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Reflection Question

  • Have you glimpsed the dream-like quality of phenomena in your own life? How has this affected how you relate to more challenging aspects in your day-to-day life?

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