ADVANCED BUDDHIST STUDIES: VAJRAYANA
Intro to the Vajrayana Path
an online six week course
THIS COURSE TAKES PLACE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM 7-8:30PM EST
NOVEMBER 3RD - DECEMBER 15TH
(There is a skip week on Thanksgiving)
Curriculum
Week 1: Vajrayana View and History
Readings to be completed in advance of class:
What is Tantra? by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Transmission by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
The Spiritual Master by Gampopa
Teacher and Student by Dudjom Rinpoche
Week 2: Introduction to Preliminary Practices and Prostrations
Readings:
Creation and Completion by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
Taking Refuge by Khandro Rinpoche
Refuge and Prostrations by Dudjom Rinpoche
Week 3: Vajrasattva Practice: Offering Forgiveness to Ourselves
Readings:
Vajrasattva Practice by Patrul Rinpoche
Vajrasattva Practice by Dudjom Rinpoche
Week 4: Mandala: The Act of Supreme Generosity
Readings:
Mandala Offerings by Thubten Chödrön
Mandala Offering by Dudjom Rinpoche
Week 5: Guru Yoga: Forming a Direct Line to the Lineage
Readings:
Guru Yoga by Patrul Rinpoche
Guru Yoga by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Guru Yoga by Dudjom Rinpoche
Who was Yeshe Tsogyal? by Holly Gayley
The Songs and Stories of Lord Gampopa
Week 6: Sadhanas and Mahamudra/Dzogchen: Resting the Mind in its Innate State