DHARMA DEEP DIVE
Dharma Deep Dive (formerly Sukhasiddhi Sundays) is an opportunity for both new and experienced practitioners to come together in the community, exploring the principles of Vajrayana Buddhism through meditation, inquiry, and discussion.
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**PLEASE NOTE**
Our series structure offers two courses, outlined below. You may sign up for one course or both.
2024 Spring Module
Six-Week Course | Sundays: April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26
8:30 to 11 AM (Pacific) | Karma: Compassionate Empowered Action
11:15 AM to 1:30 PM (Pacific) | Lojong: Points 5 & 6 of Seven Point Mind Training
Each Course Fee: $225 | $300 (benefactor) | $185 (base) | $170 (members only)
Location: Online via Zoom
Each live session (via Zoom) includes meditation, inquiry and discussion, and guidance for how to allow the teachings to steep in your experience between classes, becoming a lived understanding. All sessions are recorded for those who join late or cannot attend.
Vajrayana Buddhism has an empowering and profound view of the true nature of reality, and many methods for deepening one's understanding and realization of true nature.
Sukhasiddhi classes offer teachings on Buddhist principles, topics, texts, views of reality, methods, and practices which help to integrate the teachings.
Course 1 | 8:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Zoom
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the notion that our actions are predetermined, leading to an inevitable outcome? The concept of karma, often misunderstood, can sometimes evoke feelings of helplessness or resignation. In this upcoming class series, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of understanding and empowerment.
Through a blend of ancient teachings, guided reflection, and interactive inquiry, we will unravel the intricate workings of karma, looking into the essence of the teaching, beyond their historical entanglements with social hierarchies. We’ll explore how karma can be a powerful tool for empowerment and compassionate action. By understanding the fundamental principles underlying karma, we can take an active role in shaping our future while holding our past and present circumstances with compassion.
Fee: $225 | $300 (benefactor) | $185 (base) | $170 (members only)
The deadline to register is Saturday, April 20 at 12 PM (Pacific).
**Please Note: This Dharma Deep Dive class series is included in the Dharma Training Program as part of the curriculum. If you are already enrolled in DTP, you do not need to register separately for this series. **Please Note: This Dharma Deep Dive class series is NOT included in the Bodhi Program. If you are enrolled in Bodhi and are interested in this series, you will need to register separately.Course 2 | 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Zoom
The Seven Point Mind Training, or Lojong, is a practice that is central to the bodhisattva path in which we train our minds to respond to daily circumstances with wisdom and compassion through the use of short, impactful aphorisms. These phrases help us to embrace every aspect of our experience and to recognize adversity as a means for spiritual development by prompting reflection, encouraging altruism, patience, and the dissolution of self-centeredness. They serve as practical reminders to infuse every moment with compassion, develop resilience in challenging situations, and foster a mindset dedicated to the well-being of all beings.
The upcoming Spring class series will be focused on Points 5 & 6 which help us to gauge our proficiency with the practice and show us how to further integrate this perspective into our lives. Each class will include Tonglen meditation, teachings, experiential exercises, and opportunities for discussion and integration.
**Please Note: This Dharma Deep Dive class series is included in the Bhodi Training Program as part of the curriculum. If you are already enrolled in Bodhi, you do not need to register separately for this series. **Please Note: This Dharma Deep Dive class series is NOT included in the Dharma Training Program. If you are enrolled in DTP and are interested in this series, you will need to register separately.Fee: $225 | $300 (benefactor) | $185 (base) | $170 (members only)
The deadline to register is Saturday, April 20 at 12 PM (Pacific).
MEET THE TEACHER
Lama Döndrup has been practicing and studying in the Buddhist tradition since the mid-1990’s. After five years of Theravadin Buddhist training, she immersed herself in the teachings and practices of the Shangpa and Kagyu Vajrayana lineages. In 2005, she completed a traditional three-year retreat under the guidance of Lama Palden and Lama Drupgyu with the blessing of her root guru, Bokar Rinpoche and was authorized as a lama. Upon her return to Marin County, she began teaching at Sukhasiddhi Foundation. In January 2020, as Lama Palden’s successor, she stepped into the role of Resident Lama, guiding the Center’s ministerial work.
Lama Döndrup’s teaching style is thorough and clear yet with light touch as she supports the natural unfolding of each student’s innate wisdom and compassion. She aims to preserve the authenticity of the tradition while making the teachings and practices relevant and accessible to the lives of 21st century Westerners. In addition to her Buddhist practice, Lama Döndrup trained the Ridhwan School’s Diamond Approach for seven years and has a Masters of Fine Arts degree in piano performance. She is an active classical pianist and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area.