Essence of the Bardos

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About the Essence of the Bardos

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The bardo teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are profound and precious teachings that address both how to approach the transitory, momentary experience of this life and how to use this wisdom to skillfully and intentionally navigate the process of our own dying and rebirth. At its heart, the bardo teachings are concerned with the core teaching of impermanence, both in life and in death, and with the liberation that comes with recognizing the real nature of the mind in the midst of all that changes. In this course Mingyur Rinpoche himself will guide us on this journey through the lens of his just-released book, In Love with the World, that chronicles in intimate detail his recent, very personal experience of death and rebirth.
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In this course, you will receive teachings from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, with additional support from experienced Vajrayana Online guides.
 Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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Lama Trinley
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Cortland Dahl
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Edwin Kelley
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Tim Olmsted
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Myoshin Kelley

Course Text

  • In Love with the World by Mingyur Rinpoche

    The book In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is recommended reading and will be referred to throughout the course. The workbook is the guide for navigating the course sections. It includes checklists for course readings and resources, questions for reflection and understanding, instructions for daily practice in formal meditation and in daily life, and key points for study.
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Course Outline

This course consists of six lessons, each exploring a major theme of the text, and is designed to be completed over two months.
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Mingyur Rinpoche teaches the key instructions for practicing the 25 meditations presented in his meditation manual, line by line

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Frequently Asked Questions

This seems like too much for me . . . How much time will it take?

Don’t worry, you will only need about one hour to complete each lesson, and you can take the course at your pace.

Where can I purchase Stainless Prajna?

Stainless Prajna: Meditation Manual on the Treasury of Abhidharma is not yet published. The English translation is expected to be completed next year. A draft translation is provided to all Vajrayana Online members as part of the course materials.

Keep in mind that this is a traditional Buddhist meditation manual, not a typical book. Reading alone is not enough to truly understand it — the best approach is to learn directly from Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar lamas, and Tergar guides throughout the Buddhist Psychology Immersion. During the course, you will receive teachings and practical guidance to explore each chapter and meditation in the text.

Is it possible to begin the immersion after it has already started?

Yes! You can join anytime and access all the material. You won't miss anything.

Who can take this course?

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is appropriate for practitioners of all levels.

I'm already practicing the Joy of Living/the Path of Liberation. How can I integrate this course into my practice?

Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings make it easy to integrate the Abhidharma view into the practices you already do. Your daily practice will be enriched, and there’s no need to accumulate additional meditations from Stainless Prajna. There is no extra homework!

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To have the opportunity to receive instructions on Abhidharma based on Mingyur Rinpoche’s new text, Stainless Prajna, is truly precious. This is the first time Rinpoche will offer these teachings to a broader audience.
This 9-month immersion will be the core of the transmission, a rare opportunity to practice and study Rinpoche’s new meditation guide in depth and step by step under his guidance. To learn more, please visit the transmission page.
When we accept that we are dying every day, and
that living cannot be separated from dying, then the
bardos offer a map of the mind during this lifetime;
and each stage offers invaluable guidance for how to
live every day.
— Mingyur Rinpoche

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