Hooking Back the (La) Life Force
New Years Meditation and Teachings
January 1st, 2021
9am Los Angeles - 12pm New York - 5pm London - 6pm Rome - 8pm Moscow
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La (Tib: བླ) is our subtle life force, the pure energy of the five elements that circulates within the body according to the lunar cycle. The la energy, closely connected with our consciousness protects and nourishes both the physical body and the mind. La can be compromised due to chronic illness, stress, physical or emotional trauma, or aggressive medical treatments. Traditionally it is said that our la energy can also be 'stolen' by negative influences from the outside. Signs of loss of la energy include lack of strength and stability in the physical body, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression.
On this special new years program Dr Nida will explain la energy from both a medical and Buddhist perspective. He will then practice the ritual to hook back the lost la from the ten directions and return it to one's own body in order to restore physical health and vitality, happiness and clarity. This ritual is part of the Long Life empowerment of the Yuthok Nyingthig tradition, spiritual counterpart to Tibetan Medicine.
This is an excellent program for Vajrayana Buddhist practitioners of any lineage, or for anyone simply seeking greater health of body, energy, and mind. It is also a highly practical teaching for healthcare practitioners who are seeking a deeper understanding of the subtle causes of imbalance in their patients.