Retreat of Contemplation practices, with a focus on Rushen

23 – 28 August 2023

Retreat of Contemplation practices, with a focus on Rushen

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The Inner and Secret Rushen of Body, Voice and Mind

from the cycle of Longsal teachings rediscovered by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

 

with Monica Gentile and Enzo Terzano, authorized Santi Maha Sangha Base instructor

Meant for those who have received teachings from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, or from Yeshi Namkhai.

The full name (of the Rushens) is khorde rushen. Rushen means 'separation', khor means 'samsara'. Our mind and its discursive thoughts and judgments are an aspects of samsara. All our limitations are related to this. De means 'nirvana'. Nirvana represents our real nature (…) We can use our three doors to learn how to distinguish the ordinary mind from its real nature” (Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, The Three Paths of Liberation)

Wednesday 23 August 4-6pm with Enzo Terzano

1. Introduction with vision of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings

Thursday 24 August 10-12 with Enzo Terzano

1. Introduction with vision of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings

2. The secret separation of samsara and nirvana of the body

3. Practice of Body Separation: “The Inner Separation of the Three Gates”

Thursday 24 August 4-6pm with Enzo Terzano

1. The secret separation of samsara and nirvana of the voice

2. Practice of separation of the body: "The Outer Sealing of Vision"

Friday 25 August 10-12 with Enzo Terzano

1. Introduction with vision and/or listening to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings

2. The secret separation of samsara and nirvana of the voice

3. Practice of voice separation: “The Inner Sealing of one's body”

Friday 25 August 4-6pm with Enzo Terzano

1. The secret separation of samsara and nirvana of the voice

2. Voice Separation Practice: “the Outer Training with Vision”

Saturday 26 August 10-12:30 with Monica Gentile

1. Introduction with vision and/or listening to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings

Saturday 26 August at 4-6 pm with Monica Gentile

2. The secret separation of samsara and nirvana of the voice

3. Practice of voice separation: "Achieving pliancy” and "Traveling with the sound of the blue HŪM"

Sunday 27 August at 10-12:30 with Monica Gentile 

1. Introduction with vision and/or listening to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings

Sunday 27 August at 4-6 pm  with Monica Gentile

1. Practice of voice separation:  "Traveling with the sound of the blue HŪM"

2. Practice of separating the mind: "Serching for the Mind"

Monday 28 August at 10-13 with Monica Gentile

1. Introduction with vision and/or listening to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings

2. Practice of separating the mind

3. Short Ganapuja

 

Suggested readings:

  • The Precious Vase available as an ebook and book
  • The Stairway to Liberation, Instructions on Ngöndro, available as ebook and book
  • Commentary on the Ngöndro available as a book
  • The Three Paths of Liberation available as ebook and book
  • Collected Upadesha Teachings on Rushen of Body, Voice and Mind available as ebook and libro
  • Longsal Techings, Vol. X, available as book
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