Foundations of Buddhist Tantra Course

Join us on a Sangha led course on the Foundations of Tantric Practice.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of Buddhist Tantra, especially as preserved in the Kagyu and Nyingma Tibetan traditions. We’ll examine the core principles, vows, and practices that distinguish the tantric path, and explore how they fit within the broader framework of the path.

You’ll learn:

• The principles of the tantric view and its methods for awakening our buddhanature

• The role of the guru, the meaning of empowerment, and the importance of samaya

• How the generation stage works and how to practice correctly

• What it means to progress through sadhana and begin the completion stage

• Understand key frameworks like the Nine Yanas and the Six Yogas of Naropa

You’ll also receive practical guidance for engaging with tantric sadhanas, tantric altar setup, offerings, mudras, and the symbolic instruments of vajra, bell, and damaru.

Whether you’ve recently received empowerment or are looking to deepen your understanding, this course grounds tantric practice in its proper view and commitments so the path becomes clear and workable.

This course is for:

• Students with a foundation in Buddhist practice, especially in the Vajrayana

• Practitioners preparing to receive or deepen their connection to the lineage with empowerment

• Anyone seeking a clear and grounded overview of tantric principles and methods

This is a practice-support course. The aim is to help you orient, commit, and move forward with clarity and integrity.

Each week we will have weekly readings, group discussions, and senior student led Dharma talks. There are weekly group video discussions on Sundays at 6pm CT via Zoom.