The Vajrayana curriculum is the culmination of Nalandabodhi’s Path of Study. It offers a wide- ranging overview of Tibet’s tantric lineages, the power of symbolism and pure view, and the entire progression of the Vajrayana path, from the preliminaries through empowerment, the generation and completion stages, Mahamudra and Dzogchen. All four courses of this curriculum will be offered in sequence, Sept. 8 through May 4.
According to Tibetan Buddhist teachings, a person’s true nature – buddha nature – is the foundation from which all wisdom develops. In this series of eight Sunday classes, Acharya Tashi will teach on the writings of the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339) with a focus on bringing the teachings into practice.
What is the relevance of Buddhist teachings for the world of today, for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike? What does it mean to be on a spiritual path in general – and a Buddhist one specifically? To be on the road to freedom, as Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche puts it? Or, as philosophers like Socrates would say, trying to find truth, beauty and goodness in life?
Sangha member Beth Patterson reflects on our grief experiences as we embark on our new post-pandemic lives. She suggests that this phase of grief involves creating a balance between remembering our losses and living a full and meaningful life.
Taught by Acharya Lhakpa Tshering, a Buddhist monk, scholar, and meditation master, this course gives you a practical introduction to the skills needed to confidently practice meditation in your own life and on your own time. Topics include how to sit for a meditation session, overcome common obstacles like forgetfulness, dullness, and so on, and different techniques for calming the mind.
During this program offered by Nalandabodhi International, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and other Nalandabodhi teachers will provide us with inspired guidance and practical tools of contemplation, mindfulness, and insight to explore these questions and deepen our appreciation, joy, and resilience in ways that we can share throughout our day-to-day lives.
