Ani Sherab Wangmo is from Mexico and she is a unique master with her own way of teaching, very direct and clear, straight to the point. She is also the only bonpo nun living and teaching in the West and this is will be the first time teaching in Italy.

Chöd as the topic of this retreat is a sacred offering done traditionally at night, and it is one of the Four Main Generosities in Bon tradition. Usually we do daily: Sang Chöd, Chütor, Sur Chöd, and Chöd. The text is from Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche and it is called The Laughter of the Khandros.

During this weekend retreat, practitioners will understand the great potential that this sacred practice of Chöd has for their daily lives as well as for the advancement of their most profound spiritual practice. Chöd means literally to CUT. Through this sacred visualized offering we CUT the deep root of the main poison that keeps us suffering in Samsara: Ignorance. This practice requires concentration, trust, discipline, and deep commitment. It is also a very joyful way to purify our attachment and cultivate generosity in the most profound way.

During this weekend of teaching, the practitioner will learn the basics of how the drum or damaru keeps the pace of Compassion during our recitation and visualization. We will have practice sessions after the text is explained and understood. Therefore, it is very useful that all practitioners bring a damaru. The sil nyen or flat bell will not be part of our practice till the practitioners handle the drum well.

Those that do not own a damaru and would like to purchase it, it will be provided by Ligmincha Italy association, but the availability is defined by a pre-order. More informations will be provided when the registrations for this retreat will be opened.