The Tibetan Practice of Chö is a powerful method of cutting through obstacles—material, emotional and spiritual. It can be used as a practice to continually clarify and free one’s body, mind and spirit, as well as help others with their healing.      The haunting melodies and slow rhythm of the damaru drum are the carriers of an ancient and profound sacred technology: Relying on Feminine Wisdom energy, the body itself becomes a symbolic offering to all beings in the universe. This is the ultimate practice of the compassionate spiritual warrior. And through repaying karmic debts from this and previous lives, the many healing effects include:
•    Purifying the spiritual causes of physical disease.
•    Clearing of psychological patterns of anger, fear and confusion.
•    Clearing of disturbances to happiness, prosperity and security.
•    Clearing of obstacles to luminosity, openness and spiritual development.
•    Clearing of negative karmic influences.

Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, is the name for the profound pinnacle teachings of both Tibetan Buddhism and the pre-Buddhist Tibetan religion of Bon. Dzogchen is a complete set of teachings which bring the practitioner to recognition of their true nature, which is no different than the true nature of all phenomena. This recognition is the starting point of a path that culminates in the ultimate attainment of 'Rainbow Body', where the physical form dissolves into a body of light.

The profound practice of Garuda is a Mind Treasure revealed by Kunzang Dechen Lingpa in Topanga in 2002 at the request of a local student. The Garuda is the wrathful manifestation of pure awareness itself. Engaging in the practice of Garuda allows one to access and actualize the power of their own awareness to purify and eliminate their own ignorance, removing the causes of illness and ultimately leading to enlightenment. Hale Mana, where the Garuda empowerment and practice are being held, is also the place where the practice was originally revealed, so the blessings of receiving this practice will be uniquely powerful on this occasion.

The profound practice of Garuda is a Mind Treasure revealed by Kunzang Dechen Lingpa in Topanga in 2002 at the request of a local student. The Garuda is the wrathful manifestation of pure awareness itself. Engaging in the practice of Garuda allows one to access and actualize the power of their own awareness to purify and eliminate their own ignorance, removing the causes of illness and ultimately leading to enlightenment. Hale Mana, where the Garuda empowerment and practice are being held, is also the place where the practice was originally revealed, so the blessings of receiving this practice will be uniquely powerful on this occasion.

The Healing Chöd is a ritual from the great master Kunzang Dechen Lingpa Rinpoche's Mind Treasure, identical in essence to the teachings of Machik Lapdron, the 11th century female Buddhist master. In this ritual, participants lie down on the floor while Rinpoche's son and spiritual heir, Dungse Rigdzin Dorje Rinpoche, and the monks and nuns of their monasteries in India, perform a four session ceremony with breaks in between (two sessions are being combined to both happen on Sunday for the full moon).

This unique Healing Chöd Buddhist Dharma Treasure has benefitted or healed thousands of people, from those chronically ill to those suffering simple sadness. There will be no teachings to listen to, no instructions to follow or techniques to learn. Just bring your favorite pillow, a blanket or mat, lay down and relax. Healing Chöd is suitable for all, young and old, and for any type or stage of physical or mental distress.

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The Healing Chöd is a ritual from the great master Kunzang Dechen Lingpa Rinpoche's Mind Treasure, identical in essence to the teachings of Machik Lapdron, the 11th century female Buddhist master. In this ritual, participants lie down on the floor while Rinpoche's son and spiritual heir, Dungse Rigdzin Dorje Rinpoche, and the monks and nuns of their monasteries in India, perform a four session ceremony with breaks in between (two sessions are being combined to both happen on Sunday for the full moon).

This unique Healing Chöd Buddhist Dharma Treasure has benefitted or healed thousands of people, from those chronically ill to those suffering simple sadness. There will be no teachings to listen to, no instructions to follow or techniques to learn. Just bring your favorite pillow, a blanket or mat, lay down and relax. Healing Chöd is suitable for all, young and old, and for any type or stage of physical or mental distress.

The Orgyen Norlha practice focuses on the Mandala of Guru Rinpoche, manifesting in his aspect of abundance and increase. In this form, the Guru and his retinue of wealth deities have the infinite capacity to enrich the practitioner's lives with the blessings of abundance. This can take the form of wealth or ease for the practitioner, but that is actually the lesser attainment. The practice is more focused on creating a transcendental sense of generosity which transforms the individual into a source of spiritual wealth for others. The Orgyen Norlha practice is also a Mind Treasure teaching revealed by Kunzang Dechen Lingpa. The empowerment introduces the student to this practice and gives them permission to engage in it.