Course 1 Topic - Vajrayana Practice Unlocked: Introductory Vajrayana Theory and Chenrezig Practice

Vajrayana practices are brilliantly designed methods to help us uncover awakened qualities that are innate in our being but remain veiled to us because of habitual ways of perceiving. They are rich with multiple layers of symbology and engage the practitioner simultaneously at the levels of body, speech, and mind. In these practices, we take the result as the path and assume our awakened nature and engage with other awakened beings through visualization, chanting, mantras, mudras, and music.

In this course on Introductory Vajrayana Theory, Lama Döndrup will be offering an exploration of basic Vajrayana theory and methods, the various elements of traditional Vajrayana practices, and the symbology of the imagery and its relation to purification.

These teachings will then be applied to the practice of Chenrezig. Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, is the embodiment of primordial, unconditioned, boundless compassion, which is our true, undistorted nature.

In each session, Lama Döndrup will guide participants in applying their knowledge gained in the Vajrayana Theory teachings to the practice of Chenrezig. Meditating on Chenrezig transforms our distorted view of self to reveal the radiant luminosity we truly are. He is a beloved and inspirational gateway to the essence of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Basic meditation experience is helpful but not required.