Machig Labdron – “Chod” Practice

In January 2011 Thrangu Dharma Society Petaling Jaya propose to start “Chod” practice in addition to all the regular activities that we have. “Chod” means “cutting away” and is made popular by Machig Labdron. She is an incarnation of Yeshe Tsogyal one of the consort of Guru Padmasambava. The practice of “Chod” requires the guidance of a lama for it involves meditation, correct visualization, chanting with the accompaniment of the “Chod” Drum and the Bell by the practitioner. We need a group of 10 people before Lama is prepared to start the Class.

Why practice “Chod”? According to Lama to truly practice and realize the Dharma one needs to get rid of the Demon of attachment. To sum it all we would like to quote you the teaching by Machig Labdron:- As long as there is attachment to ego, there are Demons; When there is no more attachment to ego, there are no more Demons either!

Those of you who are interested in this practice may contact the Convener of this practice John Fam at johnfam63@yahoo.com or 012-3373438.

There is a group of pilgrims that will be leaving for Kathmandu at the end of October 2010. Whoever is interested in getting a Bell or a “Chod” drum, can give John Fam an indication and he will try to get them to bring one for you.