Exploring Buddhism

Foundational courses for newcomers and curious minds
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If you are new to Tergar or coming from our Joy of Living program, this area is for you! Exploring Buddhism will lay a strong foundation for understanding the Buddha’s teachings and prepare you to continue your journey into the Path of Liberation or Deepening Wisdom areas.


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Exploring Buddhism Courses

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A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism

An experiential course on key Buddhist practices. Ideal for those new to Buddhism — start here!
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The Foundational Vehicle

An in-depth look at the view, meditation, and application of the Hinayana or Foundational Vehicle.
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Three Yanas

An in-depth look at the view, meditation, and application of the Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana vehicles.
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Six Paramitas

Discover the six transcendent perfections one cultivates on the bodhisattva path to awakening.
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Exploring Reality

Investigate the “self,” the nondual mind beyond concepts, and move beyond mere understanding to direct experience.
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Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism

Explore the rich history, philosophy, and unique meditative traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and its three vehicles.
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Retreat Course

Receive advice from Mingyur Rinpoche and other teachers on preparing one's heart and mind for retreat.
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Vajrayana Buddhism

Empowerment, the guru principle, visualization . . . Learn the key elements of the swiftest path to enlightenment.
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Ngöndro Course

This course spans twelve modules and will take you deep into the Vajrayana foundational practices.

PRACTICE TOGETHER

Live Sessions

Enrich your self-paced learning by joining our live sessions and connecting with the Vajrayana Online community!

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Tim Olmsted leading a monthly Heart-to-Heart session with over 100 participants

Heart-to-Heart: Intimate, engaged, and heart-felt sessions to explore the teachings and ask questions.
Practice Sessions: Live weekly guided meditations throughout the entire year.
Dharma Geek: Thought-provoking sessions to study traditional texts and integrate their wisdom into our life and practice.
Special Events and Interviews: Monthly webinars featuring Tergar lamas and prominent Buddhist teachers.

RELATED EVENTS

Upcoming Online Events

Retreats and workshops with Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar lamas, Vajrayana Online guides, and guest teachers.

Back to the Roots: Mapping the Mind through Abhidharma — Free Webinar with Bhikkhu Bodhi
May 17, 2025
Beyond Illusion: Four Essential Teachings for Liberation — Online retreat with Mingyur Rinpoche
July 4–6, 2025

Timeless Wisdom

A journey from the first steps of the Buddhist path to more advanced stages of Vajrayana practice

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The entire body of Buddhist teachings that was developed in Tibet remains intact to the present day. Its foundation has not been undermined, nor has its pinnacle been destroyed. We think of our tradition of Buddhism as a gift we have to offer the world. And all that we, the teachers of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, would ask is that you accept our offering, enjoy it, make use of it, and benefit from it.

— Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche

Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche (1932–1999) was a revered Tibetan meditation master, scholar, and poet renowned for his expertise in Longchenpa’s Dzogchen teachings. Mingyur Rinpoche considers him one of his four root gurus.

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