Santi Maha Sangha Programme 2019 The Santi Maha Sangha Training is a programme of study and practice initiated by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in 1993. The words: ‘Santi Maha Sangha’ literally means ‘Dzogchen Community’ in the ancient language of Oddiyana. Its goal is to train practitioners so they are able to attain real knowledge of the Dzogchen teachings based on personal experience. The SMS Training incorporates the complete teachings of Garab Dorje together with related instructions in order to deepen the students knowledge of Semde, Longde and Upadesha. The entire training, which has nine levels in total, also includes the essential theory and practice of Sutra and Tantra. The Santi Maha Sangha Training is very important to guarantee the continuity of the Dzogchen teachings and knowledge. So taking the commitment to study and practise Santi Maha Sangha is not only beneficial for oneself but also for all sentient beings.
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