by Swami Chetanananda, with Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche

Chöd is an ancient tantric practice concerned with sacrifice. Traditionally performed in cremation grounds, where emotional energy is intensified, the practitioner uses a drum, bell, and thighbone trumpet to summon all harmful spirits and offer them a visualized feast consisting of his own body. Through this practice, we learn to cut attachment and give ourselves away completely, dissolving our ego in the process of benefiting all beings.

Seldom is the real purpose and understanding of Chöd revealed to a western practitioner. In this unprecedented in-depth program, Swami Chetanananda does just that, revealing the origins, purpose, and results of engaging in this rare and powerful practice.

The program concludes with a complete ritual practice performed by Swamiji and Lama Wangdu, the only two living lineage holders in this particular practice tradition. Helpful English subtitles are included.

• Part 1. My Spiritual Journey (32:41)

• Part 2. Kundalini, the Breath of Life (14:05)

• Part 3. Padmasambhava and the Origins of Chöd (22:54)

• Part 4. Pacifying Negative Energies (13:13)

• Part 5. Why Do Chöd? (59:38)

• Part 6. Cutting Through Obstacles (51:29)

• Part 7. Devotion and Transformation (50:49)

• Part 8. Chöd Practice (with English subtitles) (55:00)

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