Yuthok's Heart Teachings
Upcoming 100 Day Online Training in Medicine Buddha’s Anuttarayogatantra
with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
This one hundred day immersion into the Yuthok Nyingthig practices is a rare opportunity to receive a complete overview of this unique lineage, with teachings, transmissions, and step-by-step guidance through each of the practices by lineage-holder Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. This format is modeled after the “one hundred days” retreat tradition of ngakpa/ma (householder Tantric yogi/nis) of Tibet, in which non-monastic householder practitioners with worldly work and responsibilities make a commitment to 100 consecutive days of spiritual practice in order to progress on the path.
In this course, Dr. Nida will give two online teachings a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays), starting with the preliminary practices and progressing through all the practices of the Yuthok Nyingthig. A specific day-by-day practice guide will be provided based on these teachings that students can integrate with their daily routine according to their own schedules. On Saturdays we will meet as a group to discuss the teachings and support the cultivation of our international Yuthok sangha, and on Sundays we will do guided meditations as a group in order to gain more confidence in each practice. The recordings of the teachings and practice sessions will be made available after each class for your review or if your schedule does not permit you to attend live.
PART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO YUTHOK NYINGTHIG PATH & NGÖNDRO PRELIMINARY PRACTICES
WEEK ONE (SEPTEMBER 1 + 3)
Intro to Buddhism
Sutra & Tantra
Anuttarayogatantra
Overview of the Yuthok Nyingthig Path
WEEK TWO (SEPTEMBER 8 + 10)
Common Ngöndro: Four thoughts that turn the mind to the dharma
Developing renunciation for samsara and the sincere motivation to practice dharma
WEEK THREE: (SEPTEMBER 15 + 17)
Uncommon Ngondro: Yuthok’s Preliminary Practices
Shanglön Protector Practice
PART TWO: CREATION STAGE (KYERIM)
YUTHOK’S FOUR GURU YOGAS & SWIFT DAKINI PRACTICE:
THE SUNLIGHT OF COMPASSION THAT ELIMINATES THE DARKNESS OF SUFFERING
WEEK FOUR: (SEPTEMBER 22 + 24)
Outer Guru Yoga: The Wish Fulfilling Jewel
WEEK FIVE (SEPTEMBER 29 & OCTOBER 1)
Inner Guru Yoga: The Source of the Fulfillment of All Wishes
WEEK SIX (OCTOBER 6 + 8)
Secret Guru Yoga: Swift Liberation for the Fortunate Ones
WEEK SEVEN (OCTOBER 13 + 15)
Concise Guru Yogas: The Primordial Wisdom Wheel
Swift Dakini Practice
PART THREE: COMPLETION STAGE (DZOGRIM)
INTRODUCTION TO THE SIX YOGAS:
THE SELF-ARISING THREE KAYAS OF THE COMPLETION STAGE
WEEK EIGHT (OCTOBER 20 + 22)
Tummo Yoga: The Self-Blazing Blissful Heat
WEEK NINE (OCTOBER 27 + 29)
Illusory Body Yoga: The Self-Liberated Attachment and Aversion
WEEK TEN (NOVEMBER 3 + 5)
Night Practices:
Dream Yoga: The Self-Purification of Delusion
Clear Light Yoga: The Self-Awakened Ignorance
WEEK ELEVEN (NOVEMBER 18 + 20)
Death Practices:
Phowa Yoga: Buddhahood without Meditation
Bardo Yoga: The Self-Appearing Sambhogakaya
WEEK TWELVE (NOVEMBER 24; NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 26/THANKSGIVING)
Six Yogas Conclusion
PART FOUR: GREAT PERFECTION (DZOGCHEN)
INTRODUCTION TO THE TWO MUDRAS AND ATI YOGA
WEEK THIRTEEN (DECEMBER 1-3)
Two Mudras:
Karmamudra: The Path of Great Bliss of the Lower Gates
Mahamudra: The Path of Complete Liberation of the Upper Gates
WEEK FOURTEEN (DECEMBER 8 + 10)
Dzogchen/ Ati Yoga
Conclusion