The culmination of 53 years of research including Field Studies in Nepal, and India wrapped around demonstrations and mentoring. Evidence based research combined with techniques from Asian collectors, Lamas, and shamans who is regarded as an insider by Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian academics. Mitch travelled to Nepal at a time when not one store was selling them in Nepal, nobody on the ground in Kathmandu knew anything about them nor was anyone interested in them. Including Americans who had never heard of them. He was at the before the beginning of their popularity, and he actually lived and traveled across Nepal and India looking for the facts about them. The only westerner to have done so at that time, and he was recently interviewed by the British Museum recognizing that he was on the ground in Nepal studying them before anyone else. He is the author of the first Terma text buried on American soil entitled 'The Embrace of Luminant Simplicity" and 2 unpublished manuscripts - "The Bronze Garden of Mysteries" and "Treasury" that contain all of his insights about the Bowls, and act as a addendum to the Luminant text. They will serve as an academic background to this 3 part Transmission. Limited to just 9 students, in order to keep this as an intimate experience.

Gong Trainings in Eastern and South France - Private invite programs - basically spending a month in France and Germany

Wang 1 and 2 - Residential Retreat for NEW STUDENTS

The Bonpo Shang is one of the world's oldest ritual Sound Tools, and quite possibly the oldest metal sound tool, dating back to the pre-Imperial Period of the ancient kingdom of ZhangZhung.

Today's Yungdrung Bon tradition attribute the Shang to the founder of Bon, Tonpa Shenrab. The instrument existed at the time of Lord Shenrab (16,000BC according to some historians ), and may be considerably older according to sources in the Bon community. The instrument is found in other shamanic traditions in the Himalayan region of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Yunnan, Tuva, Mongolia,and as far north as the Buriyat Republic.

Why is this important? According to Dr. Mitch's research, "the upturned flat bell may be the only authentic sound healing instrument. There are numerous texts in the monasteries attesting to this which include how it is to be made, how it is played, and by whom. Every antique Shang found in museums confirms this (very few Shangs available today are authentic-fakes) and ONLY "knowledge holders" should be wielding it." Precise instructions found in authentic ancient texts with just one purpose - to heal with sound. As Dr. Mitch states " no other instrument used in sound healing can make this claim."

The culmination of 53 years of research including Field Studies in Nepal, and India wrapped around demonstrations and mentoring. Evidence based research combined with techniques from Asian collectors, Lamas, and shamans who is regarded as an insider by Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian academics. Mitch travelled to Nepal at a time when not one store was selling them in Nepal, nobody on the ground in Kathmandu knew anything about them nor was anyone interested in them. Including Americans who had never heard of them. He was at the before the beginning of their popularity, and he actually lived and traveled across Nepal and India looking for the facts about them. The only westerner to have done so at that time, and he was recently interviewed by the British Museum recognizing that he was on the ground in Nepal studying them before anyone else. He is the author of the first Terma text buried on American soil entitled 'The Embrace of Luminant Simplicity" and 2 unpublished manuscripts - "The Bronze Garden of Mysteries" and "Treasury" that contain all of his insights about the Bowls, and act as a addendum to the Luminant text. They will serve as an academic background to this 3 part Transmission. Limited to just 9 students, in order to keep this as an intimate experience.

* open to those students who have completed WANG 1 & 2

Our survey of the Shang continues with an investigation into the Domba culture and their use of the Koibu. Ritual work continues from Wang 1 & 2 and expands into the Na Khi Kingdom. Students who want to teach this instrument are encouraged to re-engage this Transmission - ask for details via email.

TUITION: $1499

The culmination of 53 years of research including Field Studies in Nepal, and India wrapped around demonstrations and mentoring. Evidence based research combined with techniques from Asian collectors, Lamas, and shamans who is regarded as an insider by Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian academics. Mitch travelled to Nepal at a time when not one store was selling them in Nepal, nobody on the ground in Kathmandu knew anything about them nor was anyone interested in them. Including Americans who had never heard of them. He was at the before the beginning of their popularity, and he actually lived and traveled across Nepal and India looking for the facts about them. The only westerner to have done so at that time, and he was recently interviewed by the British Museum recognizing that he was on the ground in Nepal studying them before anyone else. He is the author of the first Terma text buried on American soil entitled 'The Embrace of Luminant Simplicity" and 2 unpublished manuscripts - "The Bronze Garden of Mysteries" and "Treasury" that contain all of his insights about the Bowls, and act as a addendum to the Luminant text. They will serve as an academic background to this 3 part Transmission. Limited to just 9 students, in order to keep this as an intimate experience.

Everything Gong - details will emerge as we confirm everyone involved. Gong Camp sells out every year as a testament to how special this training has become. Featuring teachers with over 5 decades of experience and international acclaim - with Mitch Nur, PhD, Mike Tamburo, Michael Bettine, Thomas Orr Anderson, and Karen Stackpole. Learn from the best! Early registration is strongly advised.

We will explore Chau Gongs, Feng Gongs, Heng Gongs, Meinl Gongs, Paiste Gongs, original Zildjin Gongs, Ufip and Bosphorus Gongs, Burma Bells, Ascending and Descending Opera Gongs, Bao Gongs, Xiang Jia Gongs, Jing Gongs, Bertoia Studio, Matt Nolan Custom, Nipple Gongs, Floor Gongs, Cloud Gongs, Gongs from Indonesia, Turkey, Italy, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and rare Gongs from Nepal. Big Gongs to tiny Moon Gongs and glass Gongs. Every type and style. This is the world's most complete Gong program (substantiation) and advanced training (progressive) syllabus PERIOD. One could say, 'thorough and complete' in comparison to others

The Gong is one of man's oldest therapeutic instruments, and is used in yoga, sound meditation, and vibrational therapy from the distant past to present. The Gong is an ideal tool for stress reduction, stimulation of the glandular system, and as a facilitator to break up emotional blockages. This training program is meant to take you through the world of the Gong which makes this an ideal course of study for those who own Gongs, or are thinking of purchasing one. Aspects of this program will cover Gong styles and types, playing implements, stands, playing techniques including rub mallets, and more.