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Module 2: Speech Rushen. Khorde Rushen is a series of practices that are considered to be the Preliminary Practices (Ngondro) to the Dzogchen Path. Khorde Rushen literally means to separate or distinguish between our samsaric, ordinary, or relative truth reality from our inherent Buddha nature, or absolute truth. This series of skillful practices are divided into three sections: Body Rushen, Speech Rushen and Mind Rushen, as well as outer, inner and secret levels. ...

Khandro Kunzang will give instruction on how to make a special healing clay that is used as part of the healing methods of the Vajra Armor (Dorje Gotrab) mantra. The healing properties of clay have been known throughout the ages in many different cultures. The Tibetan Buddhist practice of the Vajra Armor mantra makes mention of different topical applications using clay consecrated with the mantra. In 2013, Lama Dawa Rinpoche made a batch of clay tablets, using a special recipe comprised of eighteen different ingredients. These are used as part of Lama Dawa Rinpoche's Level 3 Vajra Armor mantra course. Here, Khandro will share this recipe and instruct on how to mix your own mother batch, and make the mother pellets, and on its many uses. ...

How is our ordinary consciousness constructed? Why is internal chatter and stress such a central part of our experience? How can we access non conceptual engagement when all we have is a web of words? In this course we will explore the structure of perception, the role language plays in self and other identity, and the roots of human suffering. Based on Tarthang Tulku’s groundbreaking text, Revelations of Mind, Dr. Richard Dixey will guide us on a journey into discovering the inner workings and potential of our own mind. ...