Module 12: Introduction to Vajrayana, Mahamudra and Dzogchen · The Buddha’s Path
A three-session module of The Buddha's Path study programme with David Oromith on where Vajrayana, Mahamudra and Dzogchen sit in the context of practice.
This Module is part of The Buddha's Path (our foundational study programme). In our study programme so far, we have explored the foundational aspects of Buddhism: the four noble truths, dependent origination, karma, shamatha and vipashyana, the bodhisattva path including the three higher trainings, the six perfections, lojong, emptiness and Buddha nature. Our next short course is designed to explore the natural next question: What are Vajrayana, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen - and where do they fit in the context of practice? In Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrayana (often called Tantric or Mantrayāna Buddhism) is known for practices involving mantra, ritual, and deity meditation. It is presented as a set of methods that build on the Mahayana foundations of compassion and wisdom, and emphasises the concepts of emptiness and Buddha-nature. Within Tibetan Buddhism, you’ll also find the approaches of Mahamudra and Dzogchen - traditions that emphasise a kind of direct, unelaborated path to recognising the actual nature of mind and the realisation of our innate luminous awareness, Buddha nature. This short, three-week series is designed to provide an introduction to these three - Vajrayana, Maham
Sessions
- S1 - The Path of Vajrayana 88 minutes
- S2 - Introduction to Mahamudra 86 minutes
- S3 - Introduction to Dzogchen 75 minutes