Play for clarity
“Dranzhin” (Tibetan for Presence and Awareness) is a game designed to help players develop their Presence and Awareness through play.
- Awareness is the ability to clearly know without judgement and analysis.
- Presence is the capability to continuously maintain awareness without being interrupted by reactivity.
Aim of the Game:
The aim is to liberate as many Mental State cards as possible.
This is done by maintaining awareness of the mental states (remembering the words on the cards). The key is to observe the mental states as they arise, without attaching labels, judgement or evaluations to them.
At the end of the game, players are invited to reflect on the last liberated Mental State card and share these reflections with others.
The analogy of the Mirror:
The Mirror symbolises the knowledge gained by observing ourselves without judgement, definition and explanation. This practice helps us free ourselves from reactions tied to mental states, making us less influenced by internal stories about the past, present and future, and more capable of living with clarity and intelligence.
For insights about Presence and Awareness, refer to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s books:
- The Mirror, advice on Presence and Awareness (Shang Shung Publications, 2017)
- On Birth, Life and Death (Shang Shung Publications, 2022)
In this page you will find:
Video Tutorials
This clarifies the instruction booklet in the pack.
Where to Buy the Game
All the onsite and online locations.
Alternative Solo & Multiplayers Play
Find other ways to use the decks.
Community of Play
Creating an active community that foster Presence and Awareness through play.
Video Tutorial
Where to Buy the Game
At present, the game is available in the following location:
Online:
- Here on our website:
Dranzhin card game
“Dranzhin” (Tibetan for Presence and Awareness) is a game designed to help players develop their Presence and Awareness through play.
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Physical shops:
- Gympie, QLD, Australia: Playback store
- Glasshouse Mountains, QLD, Australia: The Dzogchen Community of Namgyalgar
Alternative Solo & Multiplayers Play
These alternative play will be published towards the end of 2026 and many more in the future. Feel free also to share the way to play using the contact/feedback form below. Stay in touch by following our Instragram page: @dranzhingame
Community of Play
Join our community, leave feedback, ask question, inspire and nurture through and for Presence and Awareness. Dranzhin is rooted in the teachings of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu on Presence and Awareness. If you’d like to explore further, you’re welcome to join our community on the Namgyalgar website: