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Spring Semester 2011
Classes Start January 15th
Path of Individual Liberation continued, followed by the Path of Altruistic Intention (Path of the Bodhisattva): the Bodhisattva Vow, the Six Perfections, Buddhanature & Madhyamaka.
This course is based on the practices taught by Padmasambhava (the Second Buddha) on the Six Bardos or intermediate states. They include over 30 practices that cover the complete path of Tibetan Buddhism from the preliminary practices through Highest Yoga Tantra and Dzogchen. The sequence has been re-organized and supplemented in this revised class to follow the traditional order of these teachings. This course is suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners. For beginners, it will provide a complete introduction to the core practices. For intermediate practitioners it will fill in gaps in knowledge, understanding, and practices of the full path. For advanced practitioners, it will refresh previous key principles, integrate the practices, and refine subtleties of the practices. The class will be divided into 8 sections over 4 semesters. The class will focus on practice.
Natural Liberation Part 3—The Path of Tantra begins with the ethical view of tantra and the “common” preliminary practices: precious human birth, impermanence, suffering of samsara, and karma; followed by the first two of the “uncommon” preliminary practices: refuge and bodhicitta.
Recommended texts (cont. from Part 1):
Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos , Gyatrul Rinpoche and B. Alan Wallace (1998).
Mind Beyond Death, The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche (2006)
Location:
Ada Peirce McCormick Building
(We will meet in the Little Library)
1401 East First Street at Highland Ave. Underpass
Tucson, AZ
Directions from Speedway and Cherry
Tuition: $60 (scholarships are available - contact Khenpo.Drimed.Dawa@gmail.com)Speedway and Cherry
South on Cherry
West on 1st St (one way)
Look for sign Ada Peirce McCormick Building on right side of street. Pull into Parking Lot just before First St. & Highland intersection (marked by Stop Sign).
Advanced Curriculum
For advanced students and others interested in a more thorough study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism, we offer an advanced curriculum with individual mentoring or small groups, both in-person and online. Courses are weekly, starting week of September 4. For additional information, see the Dharmakirti Catalog at www.dharmakirti.org.
Students interested in study of the advanced curriculum should contact Khenpo Dean to discuss advanced study and practice options. Email Khenpo.Drimed.Dawa@gmail.com.
