Chöd Retreat
With Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S.
February 28 - March 2, 2014
Chöd is a unique blend of the Tibetan Shamanic traditions and the Buddhist tradition of compassion and emptiness. This centuries-old practice is sung and is accompanied by the use of a traditional Chöd drum and bell. Healing comes when fear, fixation, and self-clinging are cut through, based on nurturing not fighting what assails us, giving rise to the awareness of the empty nature of afflictive emotions. In this retreat we will learn the deeper meaning in this practice, the symbolic meaning of the tools of this practice, and how to sing, drum and use the bell in this transformative sacred practice. The Chöd taught and practiced will be Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Chöd.
Sessions: Friday, Feb. 28 from 7-9pm. All interested persons are encouraged to attend an introductory talk on Chöd. (suggested donation = $20 if not attending retreat) Saturday March 1 10-12:30pm, 2-5pm, and 7-9pm. Sunday, March 2, 10-12:30pm and 2-4pm.Location:
At Urban Dharma 29 Page Avenue, Asheville N.C.
Retreat Cost:
$100-150 (sliding scale based on income). If registered by Feb. 14, will receive a $20 discount. For more information and to register contact:
Mary Ann Littleton: malitt16@gmail.com, 423-426-1663
Kathy White: tarawhite1@msn.com, 828-216-2861
About the Teacher
Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S.
Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer, M.S. has been practicing Chöd for over three decades and has assisted Lama Tsultrim on many Chöd retreats. She has co-taught Chöd since 2013 with Lama Tsultrim and Löpon Chandra Easton. She continues to teach and lead Chöd Practices for the NYC Tara Mandala Sangha which she leads. In October 2012, she […]
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