November 7 and 8th, 10 am-5 pm
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 this can be loss of energy and/or interest in life, continually occurring misfortune, accidents or obstacles, illness that cannot be diagnosed or cured with medical treatment, or an interruption of the life span that creates the circumstance for an untimely death, to name a few. When these circumstances are caused by external negative forces, the Soul Retrieval and Life Ransom ritual are performed. The Soul Retrieval ritual returns to us any qualities or elements of our soul that may have been separated from us and also reinforces the force and power of the five elements which are the foundation of our soul and life force. The Life Ransom ritual communicates with any external negative force that may be causing or supporting the harmful situation. Through the use of prayer and ritual offerings, the external forces are appeased and instructed to forever stop their harmful action.
As in all ritual of the Yungdrung Bon tradition, the Lalu Chilu has as it foundation taking refuge in an Enlightened Being and the intent upon enlightenment for one’s self and others. Ultimately, restoring health and harmonious conditions provides a more supportive circumstance for our continued spiritual practice and development.
Geshe Murig Nyima Kunchap is a master of Sutra, Tantra and Dogchen of the Bön tradition. He is the founder of the Dolpo Bön Society and the Nepal Bön Religion Association. Rinpoche received his Geshe degree in 1994 from HH 33rd Menri Trizin after many years of studying major philosophical texts as well as studying the sciences of Astrology, Astronomy, Poetry, Tibetan language and literature, Mandala creation, Thangka painting and stupa construction, ritual instruments, and the performance of ritual offerings. GesheKunchap has traveled widely giving teachings in the USA, Mexico, India and Russia. He previously served as lecturer and Department Head of the Bönpo Department, Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, India.
Location
1608 Bonita Road, San Pablo CA 94806
Donation $135
Lunch will be provided
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