Mind, Symbol, and Word: The Three Levels of Vajrayana Transmission
According to the Vidyadhara, our understanding of the three lineages begins with our relationship with the teacher. It begins with a sense of awake, or
Recorded
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
Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo: Songs of Realization & Pith Instructions
This course provides an opportunity for individuals to hear these teachings on their own. The teachings include an introduction to the life and times of
Profound Simplicity
What does it mean to live simply and genuinely? How can we incorporate Buddhist wisdom into our everyday lives? This course examines how to harness
Ngondro Study Class
We will study talks that Trungpa Rinpoche gave to new prostrators. These talks explore subjects that are foundational to our understanding of the vajrayana path.
Vajrayogini Lineage Holders, One by One
In this class, we will discuss and explore each of the Vajrayogini lineage holders, according to the long supplication (pages 18–32) in our Vajrayogini sadhana.
Development Stage Practice
Changling Rinpoche has generously offered to teach sadhakas on the topic of development stage practice. He will be joining us from India, as he did
The Experience of the Bardos, Part One
In many ways during the last year, we have all become more directly connected with the bardo experience. Although these teachings are connected with the
Vajrayogini Self-Visualization Practice
The goal of this class is to increase, on the one hand, our familiarity with the general layout and meaning of our daily Vajrayogini self-visualization
Torma Workshop with Phil Karl
Phil Karl will conduct a hands-on torma making workshop on Saturday, January 16 at 1:00 Eastern. Phil completed the three-year retreat at Sopa Choling, Gampo
Exploring Bodhichitta: Part One
The text for the course is Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, by Chogyam Trungpa. It’s available in hardcover, digital, and audio editions. It is
Demystifying the Protector Chants
There have always been questions surrounding the protector chants. These are open-ended questions that we should continue to ask ourselves and each other; this course
Mindfulness and Awareness
Breaking News: We are delighted to announce that Changling Rinpoche will teach a third session of this course on December 12 at 7:30 AM Eastern. The
The Five Wisdoms in Meditation and Post-meditation
At any level of practice, insight (prajñā or jñāna) into the nature of mind and into the nature of reality plays a crucial role. But
Discussion on the Sadhana of Mahamudra
“Although I live in the slime and muck of the dark age, I still aspire to see your face.” During these difficult times, The Sadhana
Abhidharma in the Context of Practice
The abhidharma has been described as a systematic analysis and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Although abhidharma texts can be quite complex and detailed, this
Vajrayogini in a Nutshell
This eight-session class will meet biweekly, and cover the following topics: Brief historical background and presentation of the lineage of the Vajrayogini practice The
Discussions on Sadhana Practice: Part Three
Sadhana practice is a profound skillful means, transmitting an entire universe of vajrayana principles. Over the course of nine monthly discussions, divided into three parts,
Recorded Lectures: Cutting Through Ego Clinging
A Message from Changling Rinpoche: I’m sure that people might have read Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism a hundred times, but I want you to read
Recorded Lecture: Changling Rinpoche on Yeshe
This class consists of one recorded session on the topic of Yeshe. Changling Rinpoche was recognized by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as the main tulku of
