DZOGCHEN AND WESTERN CULTURE: ADAPTATION AND INTERPRETATION

The author of article examines the interplay between Eastern and Western philosophical and religious traditions with a focus on the Dzogchen teaching, which has undergone ad- aptations and reinterpretations in modern Western culture. The article highlights the reciprocal nature of the relationship between the Dzogchen teaching and Western philosophical culture. This has shaped the interpretation of Dzogchen, leading to a transformation and adaptation of the teaching to modern cultural conditions. The study aims to foster a deeper understanding of the integration of Dzogchen into Western philosophy and its influence on the spiritual practices of contemporary society.