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Zhitro – meaning "peaceful and wrathful" in Tibetan – refers to the forty-two peaceful and fifty-eight wrathful deities that are believed to appear to the deceased during the bardo journey. When someone we love dies we often wonder what we can do to help them on their transitional journey in the bardo, an intermediate state in which the deceased's consciousness may linger for the 49 days following their death. The Zhitro Practice provides a meaningful connection between the practitioner and the deceased. It is a way for us to be of benefit to them through this very important experience.. In addition to helping the deceased, this practice can help the practitioner to become more familiar with, and to recognize, the visions and sounds that may occur during their own bardo experience, thereby assisting them with self-liberation in the bardo.

Guided by Wendy Littner Thomson

Wendy Littner Thomson is a dedicated student of Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Yuthok Nyingthig Practitioner, Sowa Rigpa Counselor, Sowa Rigpa Yoga Practitioner, and Certified Nejang Yoga Teacher. With a background working in Hospice, Wendy is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a private practice where she specializes in end-of-life, loss, grief, bereavement, and life transition issues. Wendy is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional and has taught on a range of mental health topics in her community and internationally.

2026 ZHITRO DAYS:

January 18

February 15

March 15

April 19

May 17

June 21

July 12

August 9

September 13

October 11

November 15

December 13