Sangha,
Chöd - literally "cutting through" - is practiced as a skillful means to cut through hinderances and obscurations which are referred to in Chöd terminology as demons. Examples of demons include karma, ignorance, anger and in particular the dualism of perceiving the Self as an individual, separate and independent identity to that of other. Chöd is a beautiful expression of the essence of Heart Sutra and Prajnaparamita.
"External chod is to wander in fearful places where there are deities and demons. Internal chöd is to offer one's own body as food to the deities and demons. Ultimate chöd is to realize the true nature of the mind and cut through the fine strand of hair of subtle ignorance. I am the yogi who has these three kinds of chöd practice." - Milarepa
Please join us for this advanced teaching. Precious, and infrequently offered.
Tashi delek,
Bill Pope
