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02/14/2026

“Alone, in the middle of forests and mountain valleys,
Drop all physical works and stay in the natural state.
Drop all your speeches and stay silent,
Mind is like space, beyond the realm of imagination.
In that state, relax without holding or placing.
When there is no point of reference in mind, that is the view.”

-Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol, Flight of the Garuda

Join Dr. Nida Chenagtsang this Saturday February 14th as he introduces his new translation of Shabkar’s classic text, the Flight of the Garuda and his personal heart connection to these Dzogchen songs.

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About the Book:

The Flight of the Garuda is one of the most treasured collections of Dzogchen songs, expressed through the poetic voice of the renowned 19th-century Tibetan master Shabkarpa. These luminous verses cut directly to the heart of awakening, revealing the natural state of mind with precision and power.

In this new translation, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang brings fresh clarity to Shabkarpa’s profound instructions, making these essential teachings accessible to contemporary practitioners in simple modern language, reminiscent of the yogic style of Shabkar himself.

Like the mythical garuda that hatches fully formed and takes flight, these songs of realization point directly to our pristine awareness—primordially pure and spontaneously present. Flight of the Garuda invites you to experience the soaring bird’s-eye view—vast, unobstructed, and free.

Photo: Shabkar’s Cave in Amdo, Tibet by

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02/12/2026

Join Dr. Nida Chenagtsang this Saturday February 14th as he introduces his new translation of Shabkar’s classic text, the Flight of the Garuda and his personal heart connection to these Dzogchen songs.

Zoom Online
RSVP at skypresspublications.com

About the Book:

The Flight of the Garuda is one of the most treasured collections of Dzogchen songs, expressed through the poetic voice of the renowned 19th-century Tibetan master Shabkarpa. These luminous verses cut directly to the heart of awakening, revealing the natural state of mind with precision and power.

In this new translation, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang brings fresh clarity to Shabkarpa’s profound instructions, making these essential teachings accessible to contemporary practitioners in simple modern language, reminiscent of the yogic style of Shabkar himself.

Like the mythical garuda that hatches fully formed and takes flight, these songs of realization point directly to our pristine awareness—primordially pure and spontaneously present. Flight of the Garuda invites you to experience the soaring bird’s-eye view—vast, unobstructed, and free.

Publication Date: February 24th
Pre-Orders: February 14th

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12/25/2025

“If you truly want to practice meditation you need to be yourself — there’s no point trying to be somebody else.

You don’t need to pretend to be a good person or a kind person. All you have to do is be kind to yourself.”

From “Foundations of Vajrayana Buddhism: A Guide to Yuthok’s Healing Path” by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
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12/24/2025

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang introduces the universal healing principles and practice of Tibetan medicine by giving a tour of the three main trees of Sowa Rigpa's Ro...

12/13/2025

Stay calm and warm this winter with the Tibetan medical external therapy Hormé.

From “Tibetan Healing Massage: A Guide to Kunyé. and the External Therapies of Sowa Rigpa” by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang:

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“Hormé is a contraction of the words hor kyi metsa, popularly translated as ‘Mongolian moxibustion.’ The name Hor is associated with various peoples of the Tibetan plateau who trace their origins to the Mongols.

Chinggis Khan himself was said to have received a special treatment every day that gave him strength and calmness, in which a piece of felt soaked in hot oil was placed at key points on his body, such as the kidneys and joints, and then covered with a hot stone.

This therapy was practiced by Mongolian and Tibetan nomads with the same felt that was used to make clothes, hats, footwear, and yurts. Older pieces of felt were used, especially those that had been exposed for long periods to sunlight or the heat of fire and had become dry and lightweight, as well as imbued with the elemental energy of fire.

The felt was immersed in warmed aged yak butter and then wrung out and pressed as a warm compress onto points or areas requiring treatment. Heated stones were also placed over the felt to weigh it down and to increase its warming effects. This was an excellent remedy for various ailments arising from the cold winters of the region.

The first records of this external therapy can be found in the oldest treatise on Tibetan Medicine, the Bum Zhi or ‘The Four Thousand,’ a collection of the medical teachings given by the ancient Bön master Sherab Miwoche to his son Chebu Trishe, the first historical Tibetan physician.

Today, we modify the ancient technique by using sesame oil in place of yak butter, and by using cotton or flannel fabric bundles filled with powdered herbs for the oil-soaked compresses. Since red is symbolically connected with the fire element, fabric or thread of this color may be used to enhance the compress’ warming effect.”

12/12/2025

“In order to realize our innately awakened Enlightened Mind we must have a solid basis of compassion.

At the same time, the compassion which we cultivate is only a steppingstone to something much bigger and more organic, the natural, spontaneous, loving responsiveness of pure consciousness itself.”

From “Foundations of Vajrayana Buddhism: A Guide to Yuthok’s Healing Path” by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
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11/15/2025

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In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Nida Chenagtsang, Buddhist teacher, doctor of Tibetan Medicine, and author of “Tibetan Healing Massage”.

Dr Nida reveals the Tibetan art of massage, details its unique characteristics, and shows its links to theories of typology and subtle energy.

Dr Nida explains the Tibetan idea of “la” energy and how it is best guarded, details acupressure points and their proposed effects, and offers his perspective on rethinking health and spirituality.

Dr Nida also gives a live demonstration of Tibetan external therapies including massage, cupping, hot compress therapy, stick therapy, and more.

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Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.

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Topics Include:

00:00 - Intro
00:49 - About the book
02:35 - The role of external therapies in Sowa Rigpa
04:45 - Tibetan massage
07:17 - Unique characteristics of Tibetan massage
17:32 - “La” energy and the traditional Tibetan view of trauma
22:21 - How to learn Tibetan massage
23:40 - Typologies and trees
26:50 - Demonstration and explanation of Tibetan massage
34:38 - Acupressure points
36:07 - Horme method
38:57 - Tibetan cupping and stick therapies
42:33 - Benefits of Tibetan massage
44:37 - Powdered body rubbing
47:25 - What can be healed with Tibetan massage?
49:10 - Rethinking health management
50:18 - Overcoming a sedentary lifestyle

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Tibetan Healing Massage book by Dr Nida available in print and digital formats at skypresspublications.com
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10/14/2025

A little sneak preview of the second issue of the new Sowa Rigpa Journal by Sky Press Publications on Sleep and Dreams. Last color corrections are being done and it’s off to print just in time for the upcoming in Kyoto, Japan November 1st!

Thank you to the amazing team of designers, artists, and printers in Mexico City!

Stay tuned for detailed information on the contributors!

Available November 1st!

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10/13/2025

The retreat boundary:

“Tsam, the Tibetan word for retreat is literally a boundary, limit or border. When we enter retreat, we draw a line between ourselves and our everyday engagements. Retreat means you stop, you withdraw yourself from daily activities and ordinary business.

Closed retreat is a supportive, controlled environment in which we engage with the hidden potential of our body, energy, and mind in a heightened way.

Retreat is a space of intensified awareness, focused attention, and pure intention. It is a container for blessings and deep insights.”

From “Foundations of Vajrayana Buddhism: A Guide to Yuthok’s Healing Path” by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
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10/05/2025

བསྐྱེད་རིམ་ Kyerim, Creation Stage of Vajrayana Buddhism

“When you visualize yourself as a particular Buddha or Ta***ic deity and focus your mind intensely on that Buddha’s form and qualities then in that moment you are that Buddha.

The secret of the Creation Stage is that it’s possible to reorient your mind—your mind experiences this imagined sense of self the same way it experiences your ‘actual’ self.
It doesn’t know the difference.

By using the techniques of Deity Yoga, instead of constantly thinking about samsaric problems and limitations, your mind and brain get to take a break and focus purely on the meditational deity and its positive qualities instead.”

From “Foundations of Vajrayana Buddhism: A Guide to Yuthok’s Healing Path” by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
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