Yuthok Nyingthig Empowerment and Teachings
Monday February 3rd: 2 - 6PM
Yuthok’s Essential Empowerment and Teachings with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
The Yuthok Nyingthig (Tib. གཡུ་ཐོག་སྙིང་ཐིག་), the ‘Heart Essence of Yuthok’, composed by Yuthok the Younger, is a complete cycle of Vajrayana Buddhist practice, beginning with the preliminary practices (Tib. སྔོན་འགྲོ་ “ngöndro”) and progressing through the development and completion stage practices to the highest practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. It is characterized by its concise and simple methods which bring about both worldly benefits, including improved health and longevity, as well as the ultimate benefit of complete spiritual liberation. The Yuthok Nyingthig is the main spiritual practice of Tibetan physicians, and it contains many unique techniques to heighten the intuition and healing capacities of the doctor.
Dr. Nida will bestow the essential empowerment which is the gateway to this rare lineage and offer foundational teachings that are the basis of this path.
Yuthok Nyingthig Guru Yoga Instruction and Practice
Tuesday February 4th: 10AM - 6PM
Following the Empowerment and introductory teachings, we will gather for a one day practice on the Yuthok Nyingthig Guru Yogas with commentary and guided meditations by Dr. Nida.
Dr. Nida will give instruction in the first two of four Guru Yoga practices: Outer Guru Yoga, known as the 'Wish Fulfilling Jewel', a powerful practice for creating a direct link with the blessings of Yuthok in one's own life and practice, and Inner Guru Yoga, a profound practice of connecting to one’s inner luminous nature.
"If the supreme teaching of the Guru Sadhana Dharma Cycle of of the Yuthok Nyingthig did not have the blessing of simultaneous practice and accomplishment, then the people of this degenerate age, entangled in worldly desire and weak in determination for long retreats, would not be able to practice.
However, if this, the accomplishment of my life-force itself, is practiced without distraction by a faithful person for seven days, then I vow that I shall reveal well my face to them, and I shall grant them teachings and closely instruct them."
- Yuthok Yönten Gönpo, 12th Century
It is recommended but not required for participants to attend both days of this event. This teaching is open to all.
For additional questions please contact us at info@purelandfarms.org
$150 Suggested Donation | Nourishing lunch included | Opportunity to offer additional teacher dana at the conclusion
Accommodation
There will be no on-site accommodation offered for this program, however we have partnered with the nearby Best Western in Woodland Hills to provide discounted rates for our guests. Participants in our seven day ngöndro retreat will have the opportunity to stay on the land.
Please contact the hotel directly and mention that you are booking with Pure Land Farms and be sure to mention the dates. To coordinate booking reach them directly at: (818) 340-1000
In addition, we have compiled this list of nearby accommodation to help guide you in the right direction.
For large groups:
The Tara Sanctuary ( 3 houses on site)
Calabasas Dream Home (up to 12 guests)
Woodland Hills View House ( up to 15 guests)
For small groups:
Sun Moon Cottage ( 3 guests)
Peace Cabin & Farm ( 4 guests)
Clara’s Suite (2 guests)
Additional Hotels:
Still haven’t found what your looking for? contact jasmine@purelandfarms.org for an extended list of airbnb’s nearby