Ep45: Aro gTer, Trulkhor, and Drala Jong - Jagyür Dorje
In this interview I am joined by Jagyür Dorje, a lama in the non-monastic Aro gTér lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and the partner of previous interview guest Métsal Wangmo.
We learn about Jagyür’s early explorations in Zen and the Karma Kagyu traditions, before an ususual meeting in France changed his course to become a Nyingmapa.
We discuss Jagyür’s early apprenticeship in the Aro gTer and explore his special interest in that lineage’s magical movements of trulkhor.
Jagyür Dorje recounts his time in Nepal with Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche, and talks about the unique practice possibilities afforded by his relationship with Métsal’s Wangmo.
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Topcis Included:
0:00 – Early explorations in Zen and the Karma Kagyu and joining the Aro gTer
25:48 – Starting a relationship with Métsal Wangmo
28:54 – Jagyür’s early practices
30:34 – Choosing Nyingma over Karma Kagyu
33:47 – Jagyür’s interest in trulkhor
38:40 – Stories about Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche
43:39 – The beginning of his relationship with Métsal Wangmo
46:05 – A sticky previous relationship
48:55 – Working with strong emotions
51:55 – Differences in trulkor lineages
54:14 – Jagyür’s interest in hidden yoginis
55:45 – More stories about Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche
1:00:04 – Wim How and the tsa lung/chöd combination
1:02:19 – A day in the life at Drala Jong
To find out more about Jagyür Dorje, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/Takrig/
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James