with Adriana Dal Borgo & Prima Mai
Attending Teacher Training is primarily a way to deepen our practice of Vajra Dance. It is also the first step that may allow us to eventually become teachers.
1st Level Vajra Dance includes:
- Dance of the Vajra that Benefits Beings (6 Spaces),
- Dance of the Three Vajras,
- Vajra Dance of the Dimension of Space (12 A).
- Teacher Training contents:
Introduction to the Vajra Dance, principles, benefits on different levels.
- Deepening knowledge of the steps and movements of the Dance of the Vajra that Benefits Beings and the Dance of the Three Vajras.
- Training to properly sing the melodies of the mantras while dancing.
- Didactic aspects and elements of communication while teaching.
- How to present the Vajra Dance in different contexts: language and contents.
- The Vajra Dance of the Dimension of Space (12A).
- Study and reflection on the meaning of the three characteristics and integration.
Teachers Training is exclusively reserved to:
- Those who have received the transmission from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu or Yeshi Namkhai.
- Existing, up-to-date members of the International Dzogchen Community, that is, those who have been members from 2022 or prior until 2024 and whose membership is up to date. Applications from aspirants whose membership is after 2022 will be reviewed by the Teacher leading the Teacher Training.
- Those who have attended 1st level Vajra Dance beginners/advanced courses with qualified Instructors and have a good knowledge of both female and male parts of the Dances.
