Chod Retreat

The Practice of Chöd: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging

Chöd, which means “to cut” or “to sever,” is a profound tantric meditation practice of Tibetan Buddhism. It was developed by the yogini Machig Labdrön and integrated into the Kagyu tradition.

Through visualizations, sacred chanting, and ritual practices, practitioners transform their fears, attachments, and obstacles on the path to liberation. By symbolically offering one’s own body as a feast of wisdom and compassion, Chöd reveals the emptiness of the ego and enables the overcoming of deeply rooted mental obscurations.

With instruments such as the Damaru and Kangling, this tradition unites body, speech, and mind to purify obstacles and awaken an understanding of the true nature of mind.

During the retreat, Drubpon Palkyi will guide us through this profound practice, sharing her experience and knowledge with us and introducing us to the Tibetan ritual instruments that are an essential part of this tradition. We will learn to play them as a living expression of meditation.

Friday, 25 September

18:00 – 20:00
Introduction to the Damaru and Bell with Chöd Practice

14 € / reduced 12 € / or according to personal financial circumstances

Saturday, 26 September

08:00 – 09:00
Chöd Practice

10:00 – 12:00
Introduction to the Damaru and Bell with Chöd Practice

14:30 – 16:30
Chöd Practice with Dharmapala (or Chöd Practice)

17:00 – 18:30
Chöd Practice

41 € / reduced 33 € / or according to personal financial circumstances

Sunday, 27 September

08:00 – 09:00
Chöd Practice

10:00 – 12:00
Teachings

14:30 – 16:30
Chöd Practice

17:00 – 18:30
Dharmapala Practice

41 € / reduced 33 € / or according to personal financial circumstances

Monday, 28 September

08:00 – 09:00
Chöd Practice

10:00 – 12:00
Vajrayogini Practice and Tsog

14 € / reduced 12 € / or according to personal financial circumstances

FEES

Complete retreat:
140 € / reduced 115 € / or according to personal financial circumstances

For participation on site, please register by email or phone:

mail@garchen.de
+49 89 71048572