The Song of the Vajra is like a key for all of the methods we can learn in the Dzogchen teachings, from Semde to Longde and Upadesha. We can learn the Song of the Vajra in three different ways: through sound, where each sound represents the different functions of our chakras; through the meaning of the words, which are not easy to understand because each word is like a symbol; and through our real condition. This threefold nature of the Song of the Vajra is related to the three aspects of our existence (body, speech, and mind).
The retreat, meant for those who have received Teachings from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu or Yeshi Namkhai, will consist of viewing the Teachings given by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in Hong Kong, May 16-20 2012, called The Song of Vajra - Essence of the three series of Dzogchen Semde, Longde, Upadesha.
In attendance there will be sessions of the Dance of the Song of Vajra and the Song of Vajra.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday 16th August
16-18 Introduction to the retreat and vision of the first Teaching session. Followed by Medium Ganapuja (also in closed webcast)
Thursday 17 August
10-12 View of the second Teaching session (also in closed webcast)
16:00 guided practices of the Dance of the Song of the Vajra and Song of the Vajra
Friday 18 August
10-12 Vision of the third Teaching session (also in closed webcast)
16:00 guided practices of the Dance of the Song of the Vajra and Song of the Vajra
Saturday 19 August
10-12 Vision of the fourth Teaching session (also in closed webcast)
16:00 guided practices of the Dance of the Song of the Vajra and Song of the Vajra
Sunday 20 August
10-12 Vision of the fifth Teaching session (also in closed webcast)
12:30 short Ganapuja (open webcast)
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