Essence of Tantra

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This course is now available! Recordings of special webinars and live sessions are accessible to all Vajrayana Online members.

About the Course

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Mingyur Rinpoche introduces the essence of Vajrayana in this short clip from the course

In this 8-week course, we will explore the rich practices and principles of the Vajrayana. Tantric Buddhism is considered a swift path to enlightenment. This profound approach to awakening is rooted in the understanding that buddhahood is not a goal to be achieved, but an immanent reality that we can recognize in the present moment.

Various tools are used to bring about this recognition: meditations that employ the imagination and a range of symbolic imagery, embodied exercises that harness the power of our subtle energies, and pith instructions that guide the meditator to a direct experience of the luminous purity of the mind’s true nature.
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Meet Your Teacher and Guides

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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Tim Olmsted
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Khenpo Kunga
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Kunsang Palmo
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What Will I Learn?

  • about seeing the true nature of yourself, others, and the world around you
  • about the ground, path, and fruition of the Vajrayana
  • about the development stage
  • about the two divisions of completion stage
  • how buddha nature is present here and now
  • how to meditate on a deity, using the imagination and mantra recitation
  • how to integrate the view of the Vajrayana in your daily life
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Your Course Includes

  • a series of teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche, highlighting key points of the Vajrayana view and practice
  • guided meditations and daily life practices
  • recordings from live events with Mingyur Rinpoche and Tergar guides
  • exclusive interviews with leading Buddhist teachers
  • peer-to-peer forums to discuss the topics
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Why Should I Join?

In a world of seemingly increasing isolation and intolerance, learning to recognize the fundamental goodness of ourselves and others is perhaps more important than ever. In this course, Mingyur Rinpoche will introduce us to the essence of the Vajrayana, its views and practices, and how we can apply its wisdom in our modern lives.
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Course Text

  •  Creation and Completion: Essential Points of Tantric Meditation by Jamgön Kongtrul
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Course Outline

This course consists of eight lessons, each exploring a major theme of the text, and is designed to be completed over two months.
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Monthly Webinars and Live Sessions

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In the second lesson, Mingyur Rinpoche delves into the power of imagination, the significance of mantra, the three samadhis, and how this practice is deeply infused with love and compassion

“Simply put, the Vajrayana trains in awareness of the true nature, such that all falsity collapses. When the true nature is revealed, the ability to transcend our constant attachment to ‘self’ spontaneously arises — thus allowing genuine compassion to spontaneously pervade. This is the Vajrayana path of practice.”
— Khandro Rinpoche
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The Heart of Tantra transmission includes a series of courses and retreats that provide a unique opportunity to integrate the core elements of the Buddhist path into your practice and daily life.

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!