Ep45: Jayür Dorje - Aro gTer, Trulkhor, and Drala Jong

In this interview I am joined by Jayür 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 Jayür’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 Jayür’s early apprenticeship in the Aro gTer and explore his special interest in that lineage’s magical movements of trulkhor. Jayür 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. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/ep45-jayur-dorje-aro-gter-trulkhor-and-drala-jong/ Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Stitcher – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’. … 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 - Jayür’s early practices 30:34 - Choosing Nyingma over Karma Kagyu 33:47 - Jayür’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 - Jayür’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 Jayür Dorje, visit: - https://www.facebook.com/Takrig/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James