“Chöd is conventionally and misleadingly seen as analogous to, if not derived from, shamanic initiatory dismemberment visions, as well as dualistic anti-body ascetic practices. Two of the elements most commonly referenced by authors in their "identification" of Chöd and/as shamanism—the… — Michelle Sorensen Copy Share Image
“As in other Buddhist Tantric techniques, recommended preliminaries for these practices include developing skill at both calm-abiding ( zhi gnas ; śamatha ) and insight meditation ( lhag mthong ; vipaśyanā ). As in earlier Buddhist teachings, many Chöd dehadāna… — Michelle Sorensen Copy Share Image
