“The point of Chöd is to let go of what you cling to …” ~ Lama Tsultrim Allione
In the 11th century, Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön developed the Chöd practice, bringing together ancient shamanic principles and classic Buddhist teachings on emptiness and generosity. Chöd means “to cut through”. In Machig’s teachings, we are cutting through four types demons, or obstacles to liberation, with the fundamental root demon being “ego-clinging.”
Below, we are happy to share three upcoming offerings, that honor this Tibetan Buddhist “severance” tradition:
- Feeding Your Demons® – Developed by Lama Tsultrim Allione out of the Chöd practice, as a more intimate and personalized method in healing challenging aspects of our being.
- Parchangma Chöd – A longtime core practice in the Tara Mandala community, and a beautiful Chöd practice that is rich, melodious, and poetic.
- Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche Chöd Daylong – This “workshop” offers helpful insights and tips on the Chöd of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche.
In this video, Lama Tsultrim talks about how “cutting through” heals the disease of ego-clinging.
FEEDING YOUR DEMONS® ONLINE – LEVEL I & FULL CERTIFICATION
With Lama Tsultrim Allione, Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam, and Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen • Begins April 9
Discover how to work with afflictive emotions and habitual patterns, unraveling their roots and discovering your own innate wisdom. Gain a deeper understanding of what drains your energy and preoccupies your mind, learning how to liberate these patterns. Learn how to work with personal and family demons. Understand the interconnectedness of your emotional patterns, and how a single pattern can impact multiple areas of your life.
Learn more:
Level I – click here »
Full Certification – click here »
PARCHANGMA CHÖD – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lama Tsultrim Allione and Anna Raithel • April 8 – 11
The Parchangma Chöd is an integral part of Do Khyentse’s Dzinpa Rangdröl (Self-Liberation of Clinging) treasure cycle (Tib. terma). In this retreat, Lama Tsultrim will teach on the origins of this beautiful and poetic Chöd practice, and you will be guided through the five melodies and the musical patterns for the drum, bell, and kangling, with Anna Raithel. This practice includes the exquisite song from “Taking Happiness And Sorrow Onto The Path” from the great modern treasure revealer (Tib. tertön) Pegyal Lingpa … Read more »
CHÖGYAL NAMKHAI NORBU RINPOCHE CHÖD DAYLONG INTENSIVE – VIRTUAL RETREAT
With Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer • May 1
Have you been practicing the Chöd from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and encountering some challenges? Devoted Chöd practitioner and Teacher Karla Jackson-Brewer will offer a special opportunity for seasoned and brand new Chöd practitioners to receive support in their practice, ask questions and share advice with helpful tips and reinforcement … Read more »
May these offerings on “severance” help guide you toward health, happiness, and liberation.
