On July 7 this year, PHURPA had a very special "Chöd/Chod" live ritual in Santarc-angelo / Italy, held inside a cave (Grotta in Italian). Chöd/Chod is an ancient practice of cutting through tensions, fears, and obstacles in our life. It involves all of the senses, as one practices it by visualizing the offering while singing and playing ritual instruments. Practitioners who accomplish the practice find themselves free of the hope and fear that prevents one from truly helping others in every situation.