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Medicine Buddha Rejuvenation and Tummo Retreat
April 11 - April 16, 2025
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Robert A.F. Thurman
Join Us for a Rare and Precious OfferingImmerse yourself in the transformative teachings of Bob Thurman and Dr. Nida as they guide us through a Medicine Buddha Rejuvenation and introduce the practice of Tummo. This retreat explores the profound legacy of Yuthok Yonten Gonpo the Younger, whose contributions include the healing practices of the Medicine Buddha, philosophical insights from Atisha, Nagarjuna, and Tsongkhapa, and the life stories of the Mahasiddhas. Additionally, participants will delve into Tummo’s history, foundational meditations, and its role within the Buddhist Inner Sciences.The Tummo fire practice, one of the Six Yogas of Vajrayana Buddhism, purifies negativity and awakens innate bliss. As the cornerstone of other Tibetan yogic practices like Karmamudra, Tummo empowers practitioners to cultivate mastery over bodily functions, resulting in vibrant health and a sustained experience of continuous bliss.Participants will also explore:This page is for in-person attendance registration. To register for online/virtual attendance, please click here.
ScheduleFriday, April 11
ABOUT THE TEACHERs
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Born in Amdo, in North Eastern Tibet Dr. Nida began his early studies Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine) at the local Tibetan Medicine hospital. Later he was awarded scholarship to enter the Lhasa Tibetan Medical University, where he completed his medical education in 1996...
Robert A.F. Thurman
Robert Thurman is Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University as well as co-founder and President of Tibet House US and it's Menla Retreat & Spa. A world-wide lecturer on Tibetan Buddhism, activist for the plight of the Tibetan people, translator of Buddhis...
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