UNCOMMON DAKINI CHÖ EMPOWERMENT
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A Three-Day Chö Retreat into the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage
Friday – Sunday, July 18–20, 2025
Online Closed Retreat
Open to Those Who Have Completed the Five Dakini Retreat
This rare and auspicious opportunity to receive the Uncommon Chö Empowerment of the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage carries immense blessings and limitless merit. The Common Chö Empowerment serves as a sacred gateway for those with the heartfelt aspiration to walk the profound path of Chö.
This year, we are especially blessed to receive the Uncommon Chö Empowerment, a unique transmission preserved within the original tradition of wandering yogis and yoginis. This empowerment marks a significant step for Chö practitioners, Chö-pas, who wish to journey deeper into the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage.
Prerequisites:
Common Chö Empowerment, Opening the Door to the Sky
Completed or Will Complete the Five Dakini Retreat mantra accumulation
Schedule:
Fri. July 18
10:30 - 11:30 am Preliminary Chö
12 - 2 pm Ganden Cho Practice
Sat. July 19
10:30 - 11:30 am Preliminry Chö
12 - 3 pm Empowerment + Kakyabma Transmission
Sun, July 20
10:30 - 11:30 am Kakyabma Practice
12 - 1 pm Shiwa Lamsab Transmission & Commentary
1 - 3 pm Chö Tsok
Through this empowerment, practitioners receive the blessings and permission to engage in:
Guru Yoga of Machik Labdrön, Shiwa Lamsab – The Profound Path of Peace
Short Daily Chö oractice, Khakyabma – Pervading Space
Troma Nakmo Empowerment
Advanced Troma Nakmo Five Dakini practices—her wrathful aspects
Advanced Dharma Protector practices
And the full arc of the Chö journey as upheld in our lineage
During This Retreat, We Will:
Receive the Uncommon Chö Empowerment transmitted by Chöying Khandro
Explore the preliminary teachings of the Chö tradition
Open the gateway to the limitless potential of Chö
Receive the rare transmissions of the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage
Join with DW sangha in bodhicitta to practice the ancient wisdom of the Ear-Whispered Lineage
Order the text:
To support your practice, a hard copy of Dakini Chö Practices is required. Please place your order by June 30 to ensure it arrives in time for the retreat.
NOTE: The sadhanas for SHIWA LAMSAB and KAKYABMA are included in the "Dakini Chö Practices" text.
Following the Empowerment:
We will begin a regular group practice of the Dakini Chö, called KAKYABMA—a short, melodic practice based on the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage. These sessions will help us internalize the sequence and melodies, allowing us to bring this sweet Chö into our daily or weekly practice wherever we are.
Registration:
This is a closed retreat, restricted to those who completed the prerequisites.. All participants must register by 12 noon (PT), Saturday, July 12, 2025.
DW Members: Suggested donation $25–$45 to express your appreciation and help preserve the lineage
Non-Members: $55 (Not yet a member? Join Dakini’s Whisper here)
Don’t miss this sacred opportunity to receive the Uncommon Chö Empowerment and walk the transformative path of the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage.
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