Tog Chöd Teacher Training

Tog Chöd Wisdom Sword
Teacher Training

Tog Chöd was developed by Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche. Based on the famous Tibetan monk dances and Kalachakra movements, Tog Chöd uses our body to take us fully into present moment awareness. Here we become aware of our negative emotions which is the first step to no longer being ruled by them.

In Tibetan, tog means thought and chöd means cut. Our deep concentration enables us to cut through our clutter of thoughts. Our mind becomes clear and calm. This is where we access our deep knowing. 

In short, the wisdom sword slices through doubt and indecision, empowering us to ACT from a place of true wisdom.

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Tulku Lobsang, Founder of Tog Chod

Program Overview

This Teacher Certification Program is offered in conjunction with Nangten Menlang International Buddhist Medical Organization. 

Nangten Menlang International is dedicated to the preservation and spread of the traditional Tibetan healing arts. All methods aim to connect each of us with our own inner master and inner medicine. 

Through thoughtfully curated programs and trainings, high-quality teachers play an important role in sharing these methods for the benefit of many.

AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TEACHER TRAINING...

  • You will be able to confidently and effectively teach Tog Chöd Wisdom Sword.

  • You will be intimately familiar with all forms of Tog Chöd 1 and Tog Chöd 2 and be able to perform them with natural flow.

  • You will be able to teach the Tog Chöd movements and guide your students through a progression of learning and refinement that brings them closer and closer to the true purpose—true mindfulness and inner space.

  • You will be able to explain the deep philosophy of Tog Chöd, including the path of Tantrayana Buddhism, the purpose of mindfulness, and how to slay the king of all suffering.

  • You will know Tulku Lobsang, the pioneer of this ancient practice in the West.

  • You will become part of the Nangten Menlang International (NMI) community.

  • And, most importantly, you will be able to go into your own communities and offer something that will bring great benefit.

About Your Teacher

Farrah Garan has dedicated her life to spreading the deep wisdom of the Tibetan healing arts. Her aim is to make these simple—but powerfully effective—practices widely known so that many may benefit. 

Farrah first learned Lu Jong in 2002 and has developed a deep love for it and the other Tantrayana practices she has received from Tulku Lobsang, including Tsa Lung, Tog Chöd and Tummo. Again and again, she experiences in herself and witnesses in her students the vitality, clarity and joy that is a benefit of these profound methods.

She has worked closely with Tulku Lobsang since 2002, as a student, chairwoman of the US branch of his organization, the North American Tour Coordinator, and as an employee of Nangten Menlang International. She is the editorial journalist for his books and has been integral in developing the Lu Jong Teacher Certification program, manual and curriculum.

Read what others have said about Farrah's teachings on the Testimonials page.

Read more about Farrah's background here.