Chögyal Namkhai Norbu was born in Derghe, eastern Tibet, in 1938. As a child he was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Dzogchen Master Adzom Drugpa (1842-1924) and later by the sixteenth Karmapa as a reincarnation of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (1594-1651), the first Dharmaraja of Bhutan.
The Dzogchen teachings are neither a philosophy, nor a religious doctrine, nor a cultural tradition. Understanding the message of the teachings means discovering one’s own true condition stripped of all the self-deceptions and falsifications which the mind creates.
The Dzogchen Community is made up of those who are interested in following and practicing the Dzogchen teachings. It was founded by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in Italy in the second half of the seventies and rapidly developed in various countries around the world, taking on a completely international dimension.
GATEWAY TO THE TEACHINGS: visiems besidomintiems dzogčenu!
Coming soon ONLINE: 16–18 September,
with translations available in Czech, Spanish, and French!
PRAJNAPARAMITA: THE PERFECTION OF WISDOM.
GATEWAY TO THE TEACHINGS: The Words of the Great
Masters – MODULE 5.
A six-part modular programme introducing Buddhism and exploring its relevance & value for our lives today.
NOTE: You may take this course even if you have not done previous modules. You also do not have to attend all classes through the weekend. All classes are recorded to catch up.
This training programme is based on a text ‘Gateway to the Teachings’ (as yet unpublished) by the great Dzogchen Master, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, which serves as an introduction to the main principles of the Buddhist Teachings. It also provides a foundation for understanding the Dzogchen approach in the context of Buddhism as a whole.
This fifth weekend will focus on the theme of ‘Prajnaparamita’ or the Perfection of Wisdom, which is the culmination of the Sutra path.
Schedule: 16th–18th September – Friday to Sunday
NOTE: All sessions are according to UK time!
The following practice sessions will be given at the times below with the following instructors.
All instructors have been personally authorised to teach by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
• Friday 16th September 5.30pm – 7pm: ‘Introduction: What is Wisdom?’ with Gabriella Schneider
• Saturday 17th September 9.30am -11am: ‘Am I Real?’ with Cheh Goh
• Saturday 17th September 2.30pm – 4pm: ‘The Heart Sutra’ with Enzo Terzano
• Sunday 18th September 9.30am -11:30am: ‘Melting Away the Solidity of Things’ with Lukas Chmelik
• Sunday 18th September 2.30pm – 3:30pm ‘Innate Wisdom in Daily Life’ with Julia Lawless
NOTE: THIS IS A DONATION BASED COURSE. ALL ARE WELCOME AND WE WILL NOT TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS.
Visit https://www.shangshunguk.org/events/gatewaymodule5/ to register your spaces and get more information.
