The Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling is organizing a Chöd Summer study week in Rotterdam. It is also possible to participate online but only for students who have previously practiced Chöd with Lama Jigmé.
Deep teachings on Dudjom Lingpa’s Chöd
Study Week Summer 2021
Friday 6 – Sunday 15 August
After a period in which traveling was prohibited, we are delighted to welcome Lama Jigmé Namgyal back to our centre in Rotterdam.
During ten days Lama Jigmé will be teaching about the practice of Chöd. Chöd is a Tibetan word that literally translates into ‘cutting through’. It is practiced as a skillful means to cut through obstacles like our own disruptive emotions, also referred to as inner enemies. These ten days will allow you to gain self-experience and in thorough understanding of the teachings.
Lama Jigmé teaches from a very short and unbroken, authentic lineage. These teachings encompass the essence of the Mahayana and Sutrayana teachings and can give the practitioner direct insight and experience of the understanding of both the relative and ultimate truth as explained in the Buddha’s Heart Sutra (Prajnaparamita) which states that Form is emptiness. Emptiness is form. Form is not other than emptiness and emptiness is not other than form.
The study week can be followed by anyone who has previously received the teachings on Chöd from Lama Jigmé or by anyone who has sufficient knowledge of the basic principles of Buddhism. When in doubt, please contact us.
Because Chöd is a very profound and powerful practice, it is therefore not suitable for people with mental challenges or people who are emotionally unstable. Please act responsible.
Practical information
Registration is only possible until July 28!
Location: Phuntsok Chö Ling, Oostkousdijk 17B, 3024 CL Rotterdam, Netherlands
Online: Via Zoom, only for students who have previously practiced Chöd with Lama Jigmé.
Date: Friday 6 to Sunday 15 August 2021
Times: Friday, August 6: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 August: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Participation:
- Only the full 10 days
- Is it not possible to follow the full 10 days and do you still want to participate? Or do you think you are missing a day? Then state the reason when you register so that this can be discussed with Lama Jigmé well in advance.
- If this is one of your first classes with Lama Jigmé, please indicate your prior knowledge and background in Buddhism when you register.
Language: English with possible simultaneous translation into Dutch, please contact the organization before applying if you are dependent on the translation.
Lunch: no lunch is included, but coffee, tea and snacks are included.
Prices: discounts are possible, see the options when registering.
In Tibetan Buddhism it is tradition that students make an additional donation to their teachers for special teachings. For example, such donations can be made directly to the Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation. With this you contribute to Lama Jigmé’s project to buy a piece of land where practitioners can do serious retreats and studies.
Measures related to the Coronavirus
It remains very important to adhere to the rules necessary to prevent the spread of Corona. We would like to ask you to bring a mouth cap to maintain a safe situation on arrival, during breaks and on departure. Read more about our house rules here.
For questions or comments, please contact: events@phuntsokcholing.org
Please register here: https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=135