Ngondro Module 4: Funerary Chod

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Dzogchen Chod with Tulku Pema Khandro and the Buddhist Studies Institute. TTake your Chod practice to the next level and cultivate fierce compassion and psychological transformation while studying the Tibetan tradition.

Module 4 – Sept 22, 29, Oct 6 – Closing Session Oct 13

Discover the profound tradition of funerary Chöd, an extraordinary Buddhist practice that transforms our understanding of death, consciousness, and compassion. This ancient Tibetan ritual system, emerging from the wisdom tradition of Machig Labdrön, offers sophisticated techniques for working with death and dying that remain remarkably relevant for contemporary end-of-life care. Through studying traditional texts and practices, you’ll learn how Chöd practitioners serve as guides for the dying and recently deceased, using specialized meditation techniques, sacred sound, and precise visualization practices to assist consciousness at the time of death. This training explores how Chöd’s unique approach to death transcends cultural boundaries, offering practical and profound methods for transforming fear into wisdom while providing essential tools for those working in hospice, death care, or contemplative approaches to end-of-life support. The course bridges traditional Buddhist understanding with contemporary applications, revealing how ancient wisdom can inform modern approaches to death and dying.