Opening intelligence for the benefit of all.

Short moments, repeated many times, become continuous

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Introductory Trainings

Introductory Trainings

Join Toby for introductory training sessions on the nature of mind.

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"The teachings have transformed my understanding of meditation. Simple, direct, and deeply effective."

– Sarah

London, UK

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Power of Benefit Trainings

Power of Benefit Trainings

Training schedule for participants who have completed the Twelve Empowerments Training

Toby Lewis

About the Teachings

Toby Lewis is a UK-based Short Moments Trainer

The teaching is grounded in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, as transmitted through Ziji Rinpoche and the lineage of Venerable Wangdor Rinpoche. The teaching is accessible, direct, and designed to be immediately implemented in everyday life.

Toby offers individual consultations, group training events, open community meetings in Totnes, Devon, and online Clarity Calls — supporting people to recognise open intelligence in their daily lives.

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Upcoming Trainings

Open Meeting - Totnes

Friday, October 30th

Come and meet the teachings, practice and community of the Short Moments lineage. An ancient approach presented in contemporary, accessible language, which is easy to implement into everyday life.

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Open Meeting - Totnes

Friday, November 6th

Come and meet the teachings, practice and community of the Short Moments lineage. An ancient approach presented in contemporary, accessible language, which is easy to implement into everyday life.

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A Short eBook

My Experience with Short Moments

How meeting an acknowledged lineage holder changed my life.

In this eBook I share a bit about my background and how I came to meet the teacher and teaching that would change my life in ways that I had no idea were even possible. I'll also share more about the simple yet profound technique that I was introduced to.

An Introduction to the Nature of Mind - Toby Lewis

Recent Talks & Videos

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talks by Toby

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Discover Complete Freedom in Fear

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No Need to Be Happy All the Time

A Life of Complete Freedom

A Life of Complete Freedom

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Short Moments Books

by Ziji Rinpoche

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Root Teacher

Toby Lewis is trained and authorised to teach short moments by Ziji Rinpoche

Ziji Rinpoche offers Dzogchen teachings for all of Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Australia, and North America, and has formal centers for study and retreat in India, Sweden, and the US. Wangdor Rimpoche asked Ziji Rinpoche to bring about the furtherance of Dzogchen for a contemporary global culture.

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Short Moments Practice

Recognition of awareness throughout your day when it occurs to you

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Meditation practice

The Simple Truth About Meditation

Discover how short moments of opening intelligence can transform your daily experience without any complex techniques or lengthy practices.

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Natural awareness

Freedom From Mental Struggle

Explore how the Short Moments teachings directly confirm beneficial open intelligence, allowing you to let go of the effort to try and control your mind.

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Everyday awareness

Awareness in Everyday Life

Learn how to recognize open intelligence while going about your day—whether you're walking, working, or simply resting.

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Nature of mind

The Nature of Mind Explained

Through this simple yet profound approach you will come to see how recognising nature of mind leads to lasting clarity and peace.

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