Chöd: Transforming Fear Through Compassion (Online)

Chöd (meaning ‘to cut through’) is a thousand-year-old Tibetan Buddhist practice for meeting and engaging fears and fixations through the practice of compassion and generosity. The practice, sung in beautiful melodies and accompanied by a drum and bell, has its roots in shamanic traditions and was traditionally often performed as a healing practice. … More Chöd: Transforming Fear Through Compassion (Online)

Skymind at Hollyhock: Sacred Land, Sacred View

Relaxing your body onto the earth, gazing into the vast expanse of the sky and the open sea, you learn to “rest the mind in the way of the sky.” Drawn from original texts at the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Machig’s pith and luminous verses remind us to turn towards the innate wholeness of our being and the natural spaciousness of primordial awareness. … More Skymind at Hollyhock: Sacred Land, Sacred View

Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in Frankfurt, Germany (on-site + live online)

Join Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen for a talk and booksigning event centered on “Skymind,” a book inspired by 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön. The event explores teachings related to awareness, compassion, and joy, showcasing their relevance in everyday life. Registration ends two days prior. … More Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in Frankfurt, Germany (on-site + live online)

Skymind at The Garrison Institute: Buddhist Teachings on Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart

A thousand years ago, Machig Labdrön, the renowned 11th century Tibetan yogini, taught that it is only in meeting our fears and shadows that we are able to access the wisdom and peace we so deeply yearn for. We are invited to “go to the places that scare you” – not with armor and aggression but with curiosity and compassion. … More Skymind at The Garrison Institute: Buddhist Teachings on Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart