Vajrayana Courses
Vajrayana Buddhism is the innermost essence of the Mahayana teachings of the Buddha. In order to have a proper understanding and realization in Vajrayana practice, you need to rely on the genuine knowledge and wisdom of the view, meditation, and conduct of the three yanas. The Vajrayana courses in the Nalandabodhi Path of Study focus on the view of Vajrayana, introducing you to the different levels of the Vajrayana path as well as Mahamudra and Dzogchen. For the actual practice of the Vajrayana, it is necessary to study with your own Vajrayana master.
Before you take the 400 series, it is generally required that you complete the 100 series (Introduction to Buddhism), 200 series (Hinayana Courses), and 300 series (Mahayana Courses) as well as complete certain requirements from the Nalandabodhi Path of Meditation curriculum. In addition, to take the Nalandabodhi Vajrayana study courses, you must be a personal student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. There is a $25 fee for each of the four Vajrayana courses.
The Vajrayana Series: Sacred Outlook
The Eight Practice Lineagesof the Dharma of Symbols(VAJ 401)
Class 1: The Dharma of Symbols and the Nyingma Lineage
Class 2: The Kagyu Lineage and the Shangpa Kagyu Lineage
Class 3: The Sakya, Kadam, Shijé and Chö, Jordrug, and Nyendrub Lineages
Glimpses of Pure Vision (VAJ 402)
Class 1: The Teacher-Student Relationship, Sacred Outlook, and the Mandala Principle
Class 2: The Five Wisdoms, the Three Kayas, Abhisheka, and Samaya
Class 3: The Preliminary Practices (Ngöndro)
Class 4: The Four Tantra Classes and the Creation and Completion Stages
Class 5: The Six Dharmas of Naropa
Mahamudra (VAJ 403)
Introduction to Mahamudra
The Four Letters of Mahamudra
Dzogchen (VAJ 404)
Introduction to Dzogchen
The Three Words that Strike the Vital Point
