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
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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
A warm welcome to the entire retreat community! ❤️ Next Class: Sunday, April 28th, noon Eastern Class 4 (April 28th): Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels
Vajrayogini Resources
Enrollment is not immediate because we must first verify your practice history. The enrollment process usually happens within a day or so. You will receive
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 This practice group brings together participants in the Siddhartha’s Intent Kagyu Ngöndro Gar with CTR lineage tantrikas.
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
See the video under “Curriculum”. Please use the Contact Us button if you have questions.
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
See the video under “Curriculum”. Please use the Contact Us button if you have questions.
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
The Kitchen Sink Series: A Closer Look
The last class of this series will be this evening, February 24. This is one class less than originally planned. ” The Abhidharma deals very
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.
The Kitchen Sink Series
This series will explore Trungpa Rinpoche’s basic teachings on mindfulness and awareness as they manifest in the details of our relationship with ourselves and the
Vajra Assembly: Ground, Path & Fruition
During the period from 1976 to 1983, the Vidyadhara conducted fourteen Varjra Assemblies for students that had completed Vajrayana Seminary. The first of these, entitled
Four Ways of Working with Kleshas
This six-week class will meet on Monday evenings to explore the four traditional ways of working with mental defilements or kleshas: abandoning, remedying, transforming and
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
Medicine Buddha Resources
Medicine Buddha is not currently on our list of regular weekly practices.
Stroke Practice Group
This stroke practice group is offered by the Shambhala Center Vienna, and led by Otto Pichlhoefer and Adrienne Chang. They write: Dear Warriors of Shambhala, The
Sadhana of Mahamudra Resource Group
For those of you new to this practice, some training is required before you can practice this text or purchase a copy of the text.
Road Trip II: Maitri, Coming Back Home
Maitri or Loving Kindness, was central to Trungpa Rinpoche’s presentation of basic Buddhadharma and unique in its focus on beginning with oneself. Over the 4
