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Founding Figures of the Kagyu and Nyingma Lineages
This course will have a closer look at our Kagyu and Nyingma roots: by recollecting the life stories of the Kagyu and Nyingma founders: Padmasambhava,
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
Rebirth: Rhetoric, Reality, and Argument in Indian Buddhist Texts
In this second of three talks, Professor Jackson will briefly review the basic Indian ideas about rebirth covered in the first lecture, then focus on
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
Part 2 of Mahamudra Elixir: Nature of the Dynamic Mind
Rescheduled for March-April 2025 Four sessions every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm Eastern starting March 12 and ending April 19. (Originally starting October 16, ending
The Three Yana Journey
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Vajrayogini Tri by Ringu Tulku
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will be offering an explanatory talk (tri) on the practice of the Vajrayogini sadhana June 2nd at 3:00 pm Eastern, 4:00 pm
Part 1: Mahamudra Elixir: Nature of the Dynamic Mind
Two quotes from Gampopa: Regard thoughts as necessary. Regard them as a great kindness. Regard them as very dear to your heart. Regard them as
Darkness, Emptiness, Luminosity: A Journey Into the Mirror
Into the Mirror is a guidebook for a Mahayana journey to shunyata—the empty, luminous nature of reality itself. This profound insight opens the door to
The Dharmas of Ground, Path, and Fruition
The Buddha’s teaching exceeds the materialist limitations of Western science and worldview with its radical insights into how our minds shape our reality. He saw
Early Tantra Groups with Hazel Bercholz
Early Tantra Groups is a collection of edited transcript notes from the meeting of the first two tantra groups, held in Boulder Colorado from early
Entering the Vajra World 2024: Preparatory Class
The first year of this course concluded on June 30th, 2024. Thank you everyone for your heartfelt engagement and exertion. See you all at the
Early Tantra Groups with Clarke Warren
Early Tantra Groups is a collection of edited transcripts and notes from the meetings of the first two tantra groups, which were held in Boulder,
The Indian Roots of Mahāmudrā
Mahāmudrā, the Great Seal, is a vital “term of art” in Tibetan Buddhism, where it typically connotes the view of the ultimately empty nature of
Early Tantra Groups with Sarah Coleman
Please join us as we continue to explore the Early Tantra Groups, a seminal exposition of the mahamudra view from Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. For this second
Basic Buddhism: an ABC Approach
This weekly course will be based on both the early teachings of Trungpa Rinpoche in “Cutting through Spiritual Materialism”, “Myth of Freedom”, etc., as well
Saraha and Sahaja
Saraha was a mahasiddha, a founder of the mahamudra tradition of Indian tantric Buddhism, and, along with Tilopa, Krishnacharya, and others, a key figure in
Recorded Teachings: Ringu Tulku Rinpoche on the Sadhana of Mahamudra
Ringu Tulku met Trungpa Rinpoche in 1962 at the Young Lamas Home School in Dalhousie where Trungpa Rinpoche was the 22 year old spiritual advisor
Early Tantra Groups with Mark Nowakowski
Please join us as we continue to explore the Early Tantra Groups, a seminal exposition of the mahamudra view from Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This is the
Revealing the Ground: A Mahayana Journey for an Age of Materialism
Andy Karr’s INTO THE MIRROR is a guidebook for a Mahayana journey that culminates in shunyata—the empty, luminous nature of reality itself. This is the
2023 Transmission Group
This is merely a class/group for administration purposes only. It allows us to coordinate the event in a simple way. Lianne Ritchie lianneritchie@gmail.com Yoshi
Prajna and Upaya
Three Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern starting September 19. We will listen to Rinpoche’s three talks together and, as always, there will be time for
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.
Kagyu Ngöndro Practice Group
Welcome to the Kagyu Ngöndro Practice & Study Group We practice and study together on Sundays at 1:00 pm Eastern. Once each month, one of
Avalokiteshvara – The Sadhana of Nonmeditation Resources
By registering you affirm that you have received the corresponding abhisheka or lung for this practice. If in doubt, contact us. For more information, please
Krodhikali Resources
These resource materials are restricted to those with the abhisheka or lung for this practice. For information, please read this. Vajrayana Shrine Room Krodhikali is
The Diamond Path
Photo: Lake Louse, Alberta – site of the 1979 Seminiary – by Marvin Moore In this course, we will listen to seven of these talks
Chakrasamvara Resources
Enrollment is not immediate because we must first verify your practice history. This usually happens within a day or so. You will receive a “Welcome”
Outer, Inner and Secret Levels of Mindfulness Practice
Please note: Participants in this course may also be interested in Lodro Sangpo’s course on Abhidharma in the Context of Practice, which took place in
Kitchen Sink Series: The Path is the Goal
This five-week course will use Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s text, THE PATH IS THE GOAL. Taken from two seminars in 1974, one held in NYC and
Introduction to Ngondro for Students with a Vajrayana Transmission, May 23, 2021
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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
Renunciation, Devotion, and Awareness Vajra Assembly
This vajra assembly is Trungpa Rinpoche’s commentary on the Kagyu lineage Supplication that we all know so well. Join us in reconnecting with the Vidyadhara
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 –
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche Lungs
In the summers of 1997 and 1998, KTGR completed his presentation on Mahamudra and continued to transmit the most profound teachings from the practice lineage
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
Conservation and Creation “I am here Mukpo” Calligraphy
In this presentation Ann will share stories about working with Trungpa Rinpoche on the conservation of his own creations, and how her fifty years experience
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
Key Figures of the Mahamudra Lineage Tree
In general, it is said in the Kagyu Takpo lineage supplication that devotion is the head of meditation. But in order to generate this devotion
Teachings on the Mahayana
Photo of Changling Rinpoche by Marvin Moore Changling Rinpoche will teach on the mahayana Saturday and Sunday morning, March 26 & 27. As the abbot
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
Dorje Loppon Lodro Dorje and Larry Mermelstein’s Introductory session (for both Gar and CTR Tantrikas) May 16, 2021
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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
Mahayana Explorations
Please Note: New Schedule for Part II Below Mar 13 – No Class: Milarepa Day Mar 20 – Class 7: Yogacara Mar 27 – No
