 Varieties of Kasung Practice: Part 2
Over the years, a variety of practice types have developed and this month we’ll focus on exploring kasungship beyond the Denver Center. Campaign practice includes extended periods of service, often organized around major visits and international tours by lineage teachers or recurring events, such as seminaries, assemblies, and other large practice events. Magyal Pomra Encampment (MPE) Practice takes place at the “gathering of the clan” at the drala grounds of Shambhala Mountain Center, Dorje Denma Ling, or locations in Europe and involves physically creating the Dorje Kasung mandala from empty ground, and proceeds into daily drill, slogan, and sadhana practice, study, physical work, and enjoyment of our special deep camaraderie. Gar Practice, or camp practice, is an intensified form of campaign or MPE practice, typically occurs at Centers, is organized around servicing major events, is located MPE-style on dedicated ground, and has its own unique mission. Left Out Practice can occur at any post and happens when your accepted duty means that you will miss something such as a talk, an audience, or a special event, resulting in a powerful experience of surrendering personal gain and exchanging self for others, as well as experiencing loneliness and tender heart, and ultimately realizing you’re not missing anything. Lastly, Command Practice involves being asked to assume a command position and taking on greater responsibility, providing guidance and leadership to others, setting the example of warriorship for those you work with, and exchanging self for others over and over again without expectation of merit or recognition–enlightened leadership.
Excerpt from “The Dorje Kasung Handbook”
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