Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā: Four Yogas and Not Deviating or Straying
During this six-session series, we will spend one session on each of the four yogas of mahamudra: one-pointedness, freedom from elaborations, one taste, and nonmeditation.
Elizabeth Callahan
Elizabeth Callahan began her contemplative training and Tibetan studies in 1977, and completed two three-year retreats at Kagyu Thubten Chöling, New York, under the direction of Kalu Rinpoche. She is a student of Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, and has translated key texts of the Karma Kagyu tradition, including Mahamudra: Ocean of Definitive Meaning, Profound Inner Principles, and, most recently, Moonbeams of Mahamudra. She has been a Tsadra Foundation Fellow since 2002 and is the director of the Tsadra Foundation Studies Scholarship Program.
Courses
Part 2: Sustaining Mahamudra Practice
Every 2nd Wednesday for four sessions beginning October 26, 7:00 PM Eastern This course is a continuation of Part 1: Sustaining Mahamudra Practice, March –
Part 1: Sustaining Mahamudra Practice
This series of six sessions will focus on strengthening our familiarity with the mahamudra practices presented in Moonbeams and deepening our personal experience of key
Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā: Sustaining Our Practice (2021)
Each session will include an introductory talk, guided meditation, and breakout group discussion. During the intervening two weeks, it is expected that everyone will spend
Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā: Mahāmudrā Vipaśyanā, Part II
This course is open only to those who 1. have received mahāmudrā pointing-out instructions from a recognized vajrayana lineage holder, AND 2. participated in Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā:
Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā: Mahāmudrā Vipaśyanā
The primary aim of the series is to support our exploration and implementation of mahāmudrā vipaśyanā instructions. Using the techniques of vipaśyanā, we can go
Moonbeams of Mahamudra: Shamatha Discussions
Due to the recent overwhelming level of interest expressed for the online launch of the new translation of Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Ocean has invited Elizabeth and
