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.

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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’.

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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

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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