[…] very much to be with them. It is not so difficult. In 2012 I came to Tenerife and we lived in La Caleta and that is when Khaita started. Adriana and I danced all night in front of Rinpoche. Then we bought Dzamling Gar and they signed the contract. Then one day Rinpoche said, […]
[…] and friendly presence of Oliver Leick, who shared his knowledge and above all his experience with simplicity, humor and depth. Ganapuja and Chöd, Shitro, Yantra yoga, and Khaita Dances framed the retreat as a moment of great intensity, all in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to all the participants and supervisors, (Elerin for […]
[…] image worldwide and pursue efficiently the goal of sharing the values and benefits of Tibetan culture and Dzogchen “public” teachings such as Yantra Yoga, Tibetan Language, Medicine, Khaita, all over the world. Oliver thanked and congratulated the SSF and SSP teams in Merigar for what they have done during the last couple of years, […]
[…] Shung Foundation should become a recognized institute for Tibetan culture at the international level, offering various courses on Tibetan medicine, Tibetan language, Yantra Yoga, Vajra Dance, and Khaita Joyful Dances in the field of art, but also courses on the inner meanings such as public talks introducing Tibetan culture and Tibetan Buddhism. And that […]
[…] focused on the practice of Mandarava, but we also had daily Yantra Yoga in the morning and Vajra Dance in the evening, plus Chod, Ozer Chenma and Khaita. A retreat with everything, as we could expect from an instructor like Zoli. As a bonus for the effort of coming all the way to the […]
[…] the Peace Monument, created during the 30th anniversary of Merigar, is located. The event was attended by a large group of Dzogchen Community people who performed several Khaita dances after the official inauguration, under a bright winter sun. The event concluded in a relaxed manner with the Master enjoying a capuccino at the local […]
[…] of tropical flowers and plants created by the green hand of Alix de Fermor (green thumb seems like an understatement), the large pool, and the music of Khaita in the background in the afternoons have left a deep impression. Everything else seemed far away, the media with its depressing and often tragic news, work […]
[…] need to be gentle with ourselves and aware of our energy levels and limitations in our practice. Every evening we were lucky enough to learn and practice Khaita with Tsering and Topgyal. We all felt blessed to have their presence at Namgyalgar. Arnaud guided us through the nine days with care, thoughtfulness, patience, openness, […]
[…] retreats. The last issue, number 133, offers Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s teaching, The Three Principles of the Teaching, from the July retreat at Merigar West, an interview with the Khaita Committee, the five main instructors of the Joyful Dances, and also Rinpoche’s comments on and translation of one of the Dances called ‘The Warmth of Our […]
[…] thrilling photos of the flower like colors of the newly completed houses there, reports and photos on the Vase Ceremony under the new Gönpa, the first ever Khaita exams and instructor authorizations and follow up courses, an article on Evolution Creations, a wonderful travelogue from two Community young people, Emanuele Assini and Basilio Maritano, on […]
