'Sadly, this year's tour by Dungse Rigdzin Dorje Rinpoche and the nuns of
Zangdokpalri has been canceledbecause the nuns were unsuccessful in their
applications for visas.In the present political climate in South Asia, the US
Embassy is rejecting visas across the board. Great efforts and expense were made
on the part of the sponsors here and the nuns, who had to travel thousands of
miles just to apply. Even the recommendation letter from a Congressman did not
help.'
http://www.zangdokpalri.org/2010tour.html
The unique
Healing Chod from the mind treasure of Kunzang Dechen Lingpa is an ancient
Buddhist ritual known for its power to heal mental and physical sickness, remove
karmic obstacles to spiritual growth, and address human suffering. During this
multiple-session Healing Chö ceremony, there will be no teachings to listen to,
no instructions to follow or techniques to learn. Just bring your favorite
pillow, a blanket or mat, lay down and relax while Rinpoche and the monks and
nuns perform four musically compelling rituals (with breaks in between). The
sacred sound of drums, bells, horns, chants and mantra, along with the
accomplished realizations of Rinpoche and the monks and nuns, initiate the
favorable conditions necessary to pacify the causes of discord and
illness
http://www.zangdokpalri.org/chod.html