The Nine Yānas

A Dzogchen Perspective

Since everything is included in bodhicitta,

this is not confirmed by the nine yānas.

Since everything is included in bodhicitta,

bodhicitta is confirmed to be perfect.

The nine yānas cannot confirm

bodhicitta.

— Ten Sutras, one of the three main bodhicitta series tantras.

Please join me for my new course, The Nine Yānas: A Dzogchen Perspective.

About this Course

This in-depth online course with Ācārya Malcolm Smith explores the Dzogchen critique of the entire nine-vehicle (yāna) system. Drawing on classical tantras and Longchenpa’s writings, it clarifies how Dzogchen transcends gradual paths by pointing directly to dharmatā —the fundamental nature of reality. Through precise analysis of Mahāyoga, Anuyoga, Mādhyamaka, outer tantras, and foundational vehicles, students will uncover how Dzogchen reframes karma, meditation, and realization.

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