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Soul and Life Force Retrieval

Dec. 11th, 9:30-5:30pm Tashi Delek, There has been a change in schedule, and this ritual will be held on Sunday, Dec 11th only. In the Yungdrung Bön tradition, there are many rituals for healing and the restoration of peace and harmony. Among them, is the ritual known as Lalu Chilu, Soul Retrieval and Life Ransom. This ritual is performed for those who have a diminished or damaged soul or life force.  The symptoms of

Healing Body, Mind and Spirit

May 21-22, 2016 at 10am-5pm  By Geshe YongDong The connection of mind, body and spirit represents a perfect and powerful healing system, equipped with infinite possibilities to respond to even the most difficult conditions.  Unfortunately most people are not aware of how to access and utilize this inherent potential.  The discovery of neurotransmitters, small proteins released in response to thoughts, beliefs and feelings, directly impact and controls the functions of our

HeartDrops of KuntuZangpo, Part II: Tekchod With Chaphur Rinpoche

June 25 & 26, 2016 This weekend continues the teaching of Shardza’s Heart Drops of Dharmakaya with his Tekchod teachings.  The Heartdrops of Dharmakaya presents Dzogchen teachings very directly “for those of sharp faculties.” In this section on Thegchod, Shardza begins with Shardza’s practice instructions on Dawa Gyaltsen’s five-fold meditation. Beginners will find this a very easy way to approach Dzogchen, and those already familiar with the five-fold meditation will

HeartDrops of KuntuZangpo, Part III: Thogal: With Chaphur Rinpoche

August 27 & 28, 2016  10 am to 5 pm This weekend continues the teaching of Shardza Rinpoche’s Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo with his thogal teachings.  The Heartdrops of Kuntu Zangpo presents Dzogchen teachings very directly “for those of sharp faculties.” In this section on thogal, Shardza begins an explanation of the superiority of thogal approaches over thegchod. He then continues with a description of the framework of thogal.