Mahamudra Elixir II: Identifying & Sustaining the Nature of the Dynamic Mind
LISTEN TO THE EIGHT RECORDED SESSIONS OF ELIXIR PART I Mahamudra Elixir II Starts October 1 This five-part series will focus on key points in
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Buddhist Rebirth III: Modern Takes
Rebirth, or reincarnation, was assumed by most premodern Buddhists – and is believed by many modern Buddhists – to be “the way things are” for
The Key Points of Trekchö with Gerardo Abboud
In person at the Halifax Shambhala Centre, and here on Ocean We are very pleased to welcome Gerardo Abboud to the Halifax Shambhala Centre and
Samsara, Nirvana, and the Path
Samsara represents the painful cycle of dysfunction and suffering, whereas nirvana epitomizes the liberation inherent in our true nature. We would want to acknowledge that,
The Kagyu Lineage
Lineage is the unbroken transmission of wisdom and skillful means that is passed down directly from teacher to student – from generation to generation. From
The Interconnectedness of The Mandalas of Taktsang and of the Sadhana of Mahamudra
In the first class we will present a slideshow and videos of the walk up to the temple complex, as well as the other important
The Citadel of Awareness with Anam Thubten
We do not yet know if or when recordings might be made available. There is a state of mind that is unconditioned by our ego
Visualization
Jakob will cover what we mean by sacred outlook (or pure perception), the conditions for such insight, and the role and practice of visualization. While
Mahamudra Aspiration of Rangjung Dorje
Rangjung Dorje’s Mahamudra Aspiration is an extraordinarily pithy and comprehensive text. Not only does the text elucidate the ground, path, and fruition of mahamudra, but
