The beauty of Tantric Buddhism is its diversity of process—there are many types of practice. But that means it is easy to feel lost—which practice is best for you? In this teaching, Meditation as Medicine, Dr. Nida explores the two treasures of the 12th century yogi-physician, Yuthok Yönten Gönpo  — Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig — to help us find our spiritual match. Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan medical) diagnosis and treatment revolves around elemental type, similar to Ayurveda. The Yuthok Nyingthig Buddhist path likewise offers practices that are particularly well suited for each type—wind, fire, and earth/water. In this unique presentation of the interconnectedness of Tibetan medicine and Buddhist tantra, Dr. Nida introduces traditional meditation techniques alongside diet and lifestyle recommendations that teach us how to nourish, detox, or fast — physically, psychologically, and spiritually — in order to balance our unique elemental type.

When Yuthok composed his teachings in the 12th century he predicted that future students would be busy, lacking the time and resources to do long and elaborate practices and retreats like the practitioners of the past. We are those students. This teaching shows us how to make the most of our precious time and effort on the spiritual path by helping us find the practices that best balance our body, energy, and mind.  It serves as an introduction to Tantric Buddhism and the Yuthok Nyingthig as well as to Sowa Rigpa, and is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

Book signing will follow the talk.

Fees $25