2012-10-05/07 - Cutting Through - Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo - Helsinki

Cutting Through 

Teaching with Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo 

Friday, October 5, 18:00 to 21:00
Saturday, October 6, 10:00 to 20:00
Sunday, October 7, 10:00 to 15:00

Gar-tak centre Elimäenkatu 20 B Helsinki, Vallila, Finland

Ngakma Shardröl will teach on Chöd, the practice of confronting our fears & transforming them through the symbolic offering of our physical body. We will learn about Ma-gÇig Labdrön, the Tibetan visionary who originated this practice, which involves mantra, song & a powerful visualization, accompanied by tantric instruments (chöd drum, bell, and thigh-bone trumpet). In addition to the outer ritual practice, we will also learn inner Chöd, secret Chöd, & most-secret Chöd: the practice of opening to reality as it is without retracting or controlling, but stepping fearlessly into each moment. Teaching will be followed by empowerment into the practice of Ma-gÇig Labdrön.

Please bring chöd drums, bells and kanglings if you have them.

Friday, October 5, 18:00 to 21:00 25€
Saturday, October 6, 10:00 to 20:00 65€
Sunday, October 7, 10:00 to 15:00 45€

For all three days 120€

For more information call 040 5464041


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2012-10-03 - Introduction to the Aro Tradition - Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo - Helsinki

Introduction to the Aro Tradition 

Talk with Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo 

Wednesday, October 3, 17:30 to 19:30

Töölö Public Library Topeliuksenkatu 6 00099 City of Helsinki Helsinki, Finland

Ngakma Shardröl will talk about the non-monastic Buddhist tradition and transforming everyday life experience as the substance of practice. There will also be introduction to the upcoming weekend course on chöd practice hosted at the Gar Tak Center. After a tea break, time will be made for questions and answers. Translation can be provided on request

Free

For more information call 040 5464041

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Ngak'chang Rinpoche - Oct 15 teaching in Alameda, California

Wisdom Eccentrics: Tales from the Nyingma Yogic Tradition A talk by Ngak'chang Rinpoche Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA Monday, October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Donation: $20 Ngak'chang Rinpoche will speak on the yogic tradition in Tibetan Buddhism, both as a way of life and as personal encounter. The gö-kar chang-lo'i dé is the sangha of nonmonastic ordained practitioners, whose outwardly visible vows include wearing white skirts and not cutting the scalp hair. Rinpoche will describe contemporary masters he has met who have been living embodiments of this tradition. Contact: Carl Grundberg, cgrundberg@earthlink.net, 510/704-9267

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Rays of the Sun - 15% off until 15th October

Lulu are offering the chance to purchase Rays of the Sun [paperback] with 15% off with coupon code FALLREAD305

About Rays of the Sun

Ngak’chang Rinpoche’s teachings were simple, direct, and experiential. The four evening talks contained here deal with the themes studied by everyone exploring Buddhism in depth: the four noble truths, eightfold path, causality, compassion and refuge. This material is discussed in creative contemporary English, and presented from a perspective informed by Dzogchen.

Review

This is a work which belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in understanding the basic fundamental ideas which make the foundation of Buddhist thought and practice.

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Use coupon code FALLREAD305 at checkout and receive 15% off Rays of the Sun [paperback]. Maximum savings with this promotion is $10. You can only use the code once per account, and you can't use this coupon in combination with other coupon codes. Sorry, self-purchases (buying books that you've published) aren't eligible. This great offer ends on October 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM so try not to procrastinate! While very unlikely we do reserve the right to change or revoke this offer at anytime, and of course we cannot offer this coupon where it is against the law to do so. Finally, Lulu incurs the cost of this discount, so it does not impact the Author's proceeds of the book. 

Relaxing into Meditation - now available from Aro Books worldwide

Relaxing into Meditation by Ngakma Nor'dzin is now available from Aro Books worldwide.

"Relaxing into Meditation begins with relaxation and breathing techniques specifically aimed at creating relaxation of the body and calmness of mind before embarking on meditation practices which may be more demanding.  In this way it provides a place where anyone can begin, without any prior experience."

Ngakma Nor'dzin will be taking part in a virtual book launch on Facebook on Friday 13th August (http://bit.ly/abwrimvbl) and will be available to answer questions about the book.


To read about Relaxing into Meditation please see the book's page at the Aro Books worldwide website (http://bit.ly/nrprim).

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Relaxing into Meditation : Press Release

Relaxing into Meditation

Exercises and practices to help us to live a life free from stress

What exercises and practices will help us to live a life free of stress?

Ngakma Nor’dzin, a Western Buddhist Lama, guides us through relaxation and breathing exercises that lead into meditation. The methods are described in friendly and accessible language, and will enhance the lives of those who practise them.

Described by one reviewer as "the best book on meditation I've ever read", Relaxing into Meditation is an accessible guide to relaxation and meditation.

Relaxing into Meditation begins with relaxation and breathing techniques specifically aimed at creating relaxation of the body and calmness of mind before embarking on meditation practices which may be more demanding. In this way it provides a place where anyone can begin, without any prior experience.

Relaxing into Meditation : Published 13th August 2010

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