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
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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
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
The Experience of the Bardos, Part Two
In Part One we listened to the first four talks of Rinpoche’s seminar, The Six States of Bardo, which took place in Allenspark, Colorado in
Contemplating and Cultivating Bodhichitta: Part III
Prajnaparamita & Postmeditation
This course is the third and final in a three-part series exploring the lojong or mind training practice of Mahayana Buddhism, as presented in the
Werma Resources
These resource materials are restricted to those with the abhisheka or lung for this practice. Vajrayana Shrine Room “The [Werma] sādhana should not be regarded
Spring Nyinthun
Join us for a day of online group practice on Saturday March 27 9:30 – 5:00 pm Eastern. The day will include meditation, a talk
1976 Seminary Discussion Group
Over the coming months, the Chronicles is posting the nineteen hinayana/mahayana talks of the 1976 Seminary, one talk at a time. Listen to the Talks
Contemplating and Cultivating Bodhichitta: Part II, Sending & Taking
This class—which is open to anyone, regardless of whether you’ve taken the previous class—is the second in a three-part series that explores the lojong or
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:
The Feminine Principle
We are all held within and hold within us the feminine principle. Whether our bodies are female or male by birth, whether we identify with
Road Trip: Part I
Tour the twists, turns, dead ends and wayside stopovers of our Buddhist journey. Topics will include but not be limited to: doubts and resistance teachers
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
Winter Nyinthun
Join us for a day of online group practice on Sunday, December 6, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Eastern. The day will include meditation, a talk
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
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
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
The Eight Verses of Training the Mind
We are all looking for something: happiness, enlightenment, the perfect popsicle. Some call this bodhichitta, awakened heart, the thought of enlightenment. But what is it,
Ngöndro
Enter through the Vajrayana Shrine Room for practice on Fridays 7:30-9:30am Please read the document entitled “Friday Practice Format” found under the curriculum tab before
A Day of Meditation Practice Online
Please join us for a day of online group practice (also called a nyinthun) on Sunday, June 28, from 10 am-6 pm EDT. The day
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
Chöd Practice and Discussion Group
If you are starting this practice from scratch – Please contact Kristine and get up to speed 🙂 If you are re-starting this practice I
Fear and Courage: Rising to the Challenge of Wakefulness
“Fear is an obstacle when you do not give in to it; but after you have given in, fear becomes kindling, an encouragement, and a
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,
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
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
2019 Fall Tantra Group
In the 2019 Fall Tantra Group as we listened to six talks by the Vidyadhara from 1974 entitled Mandala of the Five Buddha Families. This
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness are the basic building blocks of waking up. Without them, we have no basis for being in the present moment,
Mahamudra Mind Vajra Assembly
Recorded discussions of the study of the Vajrayana teachings of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This was a four-week discussion group based on Rinpoche’s mahamudra
A Discussion on Changling Rinpoche’s Ego Clinging Teachings
During four classes in late 2018 and early 2019, Changling Rinpoche presented extensive teachings on two important and related texts: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by
The Four Fours
Buddhadharma is full of numbers. One Buddha, Two Truths, Three Yanas . . . But those Fours! The Four Foundations of Mindfulness The Four Immeasurables
The Three Lineages Vajra Assembly
Recorded discussions of our study of the vajrayana teachings of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. We listen to the 1981 Vajrayana Transmission talk followed by
The Embodiment of all the Siddhas
Although I live in the slime and muck of the dark age, I still aspire to see your face. During this difficult time, The Sadhana
Discussions on Sadhana Practice: Part One
Sadhana practice is a profound skillful means, transmitting an entire universe of vajrayana principles. Over the course these monthly discussions, divided into three courses, we
