Allies of Water and Earth: Naga Offering Practice

This is a hybrid event.
Master artist and teacher Lama Gyurme is delighted to introduce the art of torma making and the offering practice for the Nagas.

The Naga Puja is mainly practiced to appease Nagas that may have been offended or injured by human activity, or to please Nagas that are active in areas where one wishes to live, work, or conduct business. Commonly associated with water, Nagas often live in springs, ponds, oceans, all places of water, trees, rocks, mountains and under the ground.

They are beings whose abilities include controlling the weather, bringing good fortune and wealth, and enhancing fertility and positivity. Conversely, Nagas can also inflict disease, obstacles, and natural disasters when displeased. Recent changes in climate and natural disasters caused by careless human activity alone is a good reason to learn more about Nagas and how we can create positive alliances with them.

View Lama Gyurme’s website here, where you will see the gorgeous artwork from the Tara Mandala temple!

In this retreat you will have the opportunity to learn:

• What are Nagas and how do they interact with the human world
• Receive transmission and learn the Naga Puja sadhana
• Receive transmission and learn the Chenrezig saddahana
• How to make special Naga tormas
• Preparations for performing the Naga Puja

What Are the Benefits of the Naga Puja?

• Illnesses and obstacles caused by Nagas can be abated
• To bring timely rains and healthy water
• Wealth, fortune, and prosperity

Who Should Attend?

• This retreat is open to all.

How Do I Prepare for This Retreat?

• We recommend a vegetarian diet three days leading up to the Naga Puja Retreat (no meat and no garlic).
• It is highly recommended to have tingshas available when doing this practice.
• You will receive a list of items to have on hand to prepare tormas before the start of this retreat.
• Optional: Please reach out to suki at [email protected] if you are interested in the Naga Puja kit with all naga substances and ritual items

What is included

• In Person: Torma making materials, Healthy Snacks, Physical Text
• Virtual: PDF text

RETREAT SCHEDULE
Listed times are the online portions of the retreat. All times are Mountain Time.
Please use this link to see how this daily schedule translates into your timezone.

Thursday, November 6:
2:00pm – 4:00pm MT: Teaching Session

Friday, Thursday, November 6::
8:00am – 9:30am MT: Tea Meditation
10:00am - 12:00 pm MT: Teaching Session
12:30pm – 2:00pm MT: Teaching Session (Transmission/Lung will be offered, so this session must be attended live)
3:00pm – 4:00pm MT: Teaching/Practice Session

Saturday, November 8:
8:00am – 9:30am MT: Practice Session
10:00am – 11:00am MT: Teaching Session
12:30pm – 4:00pm MT: Torma Making

Sunday, November 9:
8:00am – 9:30am MT: Practice Session
10:00am – 12:00pm MT:Teaching Session (Transmission/Lung will be offered, so this session must be attended live)
2:30 pm - 3:30pm MT: Full Naga Puja

Host or Publisher Suki Sohn / Tao Energetix