Group Events - New People - London - Bristol - Cardiff - Vajra Dance - Yantra Yoga

Group Events

This programme contains a range of different types of events, which are organised by the Dzogchen Community U.K. Most of them are scheduled to take place at Kunselling, but there are occasional exceptions to this rule.
Those events which are especially suitable for beginners, for those who are new to the Dzogchen teachings or for members of the public are indicated as such.

Brief explanations of the nature of the principal events, such as Yantra Yoga and the Vajra Dance are covered elsewhere.

It is strongly recommended that anyone who has a genuine interest in following and participating in the Dzogchen teachings attend a teaching retreat with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, or at least participate in one of the worldwide transmission days. This is because a direct transmission of knowledge from the Master is an essential and indispensable part of the Dzogchen tradition.

You can download the Kunselling events booklet for 2008-2009 here.

KUNSELLING PROGRAMME YEAR 2008

21st- 26th MARCH - EASTER
OPEN WEBCAST with Guru Dragpur & Naggon Practice
To book, please contact Nick Segust
Tel: 02920 652 855 Email: kunsellingbookings@yahoo.co.uk

29th- 30th MARCH
GARAB DORJE PRACTICE
with Des Barry
To book, please contact Nick Segust
Tel: 02920 652 855 Email: kunsellingbookings@yahoo.co.uk

New Santi Maha Sangha Guidelines May be found here: http://www.dzogchen.it/index.php?section=18

Practices for New People

Amely Becker of the is the person you should contact first if you are new to our community & want to find out more. If you are interested in doing some introductory practices such as Rushen or Semzin then please note forthcoming practice weekends as well as the Worldwide Guruyoga Transmission This takes place by video & is co-ordinated by Maciek Sikora .

Video Transmissions & Webcasts.

These events are both good opportunities for practitioners to get together, which we usually do! However there has been a little confusion between them. Video transmissions happen on specific special days, three times a year - the anniversaries of Garab Dorje (March), Guru Padmasambhava & Yeshe Tsogyal (August) & Adzom Drugpa (November). These are times in which we practice & receive the Worldwide Guruyoga Transmission. This means that everyone in the international community is doing the same practice at the same time. Usually they take place at the time of dawn in Uddiyana which is the early hours of the morning here in the UK. The video transmissions are an optional extra for these days. By watching a synchronised video made specially by Rinpoche, people around the world can receive the Transmission of Guruyoga enabling them to do the basic practices. This intended for those who have genuine interest in the teachings but have difficulties in travelling to meet Rinpoche in person, although a lot of other practitioners like to watch the video too. Someone who is completely new would find it a little bewildering possibly so it is important to have had previous explanation of what is happening before seeing the video. Such introductory sessions are usually advertised in advance & are organised by Maciek Sikora . New people who wish to attend a video transmission must contact Richard at least one month in advance.

Live webcasts are something completely different. They are live sound broadcasts of Rinpoche teaching somewhere in the world which go out on the internet. In order to receive them you need a connection to the net, a web browser & the software to receive the broadcast, which will be explained on a web page in advance of the broadcast. They do not happen at regular intervals. They usually last for about two hours. Usually there is an announcement on Norbunet giving a couple of weeks notice & that will be copied to Ukdzogcom as well. Some web casts are available to any interested member of the public & others are restricted to Rinpoche's students. You should always check this & respect such boundaries, please. More information here.

The contact for  webcasts and worldwide transmission in Wales is Des Barry 

 
Collective Practice in London:

Check the phone line or contact Ric Doggett

Other local contacts who may be organising collective practice around the country may be found here.

The Vajra Dance is principally a means to harmonize the energy of each individual. If one has a more profound knowledge of the meaning of the Dance, it becomes a method for integrating the three existences of body, voice and
mind into knowledge of the state of contemplation. This integration is one of the most important aim of a Dzogchen
practitioner. The Vajra Dance is practiced on a Mandala which represents the correspondence between the internal dimension of the individual and the outer dimension of the world.

If you have any queries don't hesitate to contact Rowan

See Events above for details of forthcoming courses.

The Kunselling Mandala - what a spot to dance!

As can be seen in the pictures on the Kunselling page the mandala is at the heart of our beautiful retreat centre.The inflatable dome, known as "the bubble", creates a wonderful light and airy space in which to practice in wet or windy weather. The mandala is painted directly onto the concrete so we can also dance in the sun.

The Dances in London

There is regular practice on alternative Saturdays. We look forward to dancing with as many people as possible who have received these precious teachings. It doesn't matter if you're a bit rusty, there will always be someone dancing who knows the movements well. Contact Judy Allan.

The Dances in Cambridgeshire

Vajra Dance practice is still taking place every Sunday in Ashdon Village Hall on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border. All dancers welcome! Contact Peter & Cindy.

Yantra Yoga is a form of physical yoga which helps us to coordinate our body, energy & mind as a basis for Dzogchen practice. If you are interested in attending classes they are held in London by John Renshaw. please get in touch with him. There is more information about Yantra Yoga, including details of forthcoming courses here.