PRACTICE

How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories

I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood’s OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn’t see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.

Vajra Dance Teacher Training at Dzamling Gar

Vajra Dance Teacher Training at Dzamling Gar

A  big thank you to Adriana who led this course in a contained, clear and relaxed manner, thank you to each instructor present who each facilitated our learning in their own way and thank you to all the participants for each contributing to making this week smooth. and caring. Inspiring.