Available courses
January 5 - February 9, 2019
This course is for anyone who would like to deepen their knowledge about this ancient, profound tradition. We explain the history and lineage of the Yungdrung Bön tradition, from its founder, Tonpa Shenrab, to masters living today. We explore the paths of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen, as well as the Causal Vehicle, examining how they differ, how they complement one another, and what practices fall into each category. Each section is illustrated by a guided practice that demonstrates the main characteristics of that path.
- Mentor: John Jackson
October 26 – December 15, 2018
At one time or another each of us suffer strong emotions that throw us off balance, cause us to act in ways that we later regret, and make us lose touch with our true nature. Centuries ago the masters of the Bön lineage developed the meditations of the Six Lokas specifically to remedy this situation, to help us live our lives in a balanced and relaxed way. Click on the course title to enroll.
- Mentor: John Jackson
November 16 - December 15, 2018
In many cultures the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles of the ancient Bön tradition. Click on the course title to enroll.
- Mentor: Marcy Vaughn
March 2 - December 2, 2018
Many practitioners adopt the Ngöndro as their main meditation and complete the nine sets of 100,000 repetitions over the course of a lifetime. Within each is contained the entire path to liberation. They are considered to be the Foundational Practices for the entire tradition.
- Mentor: John Jackson
February 9 - March 23, 2019
The Five Elements pervade our lives, are the essences of our being, and can be sources of profound healing. We will explore the elements' affect within your being, and how to work with them to regain a beautiful balance and poise within your life. Based upon almost seven hours of educational videos created by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, this course works through many levels and techniques to support your self discovery and realization. Enroll in this course by clicking on the course title.
- Mentor: John Jackson
Inner Refuge & Yeshe Walmo
With Geshe Denma Gyaltsen
March 17 – April 21, 2019
Students from across the international sangha can deepen their connection to the practice and study of Bön teachings through the weekly live, recorded classes. The course focuses on two central prayers: 1) The Inner Refuge, a beautiful three-part teaching poem composed by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on the doors of body, speech, and mind and 2) The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo, a central ritual text for the fully enlightened protector of Bön, a principal emanation of Sipe Gyalmo. There are no prerequisites for the course.
- Mentor: Bob Clark
March 23 – May 4, 2019
The Three Heart Mantras are used in many different meditations in the Bön tradition, and play a major role in the ngrondro practices. They are said to be the essence of enlightenment in sound and energy, and as we sing or chant the mantras our awareness is transformed to be in union with the Buddhas. They are used for purification, protection, and as primary practices toward self realization.
- Mentor: John Jackson
Enroll at Any Time
This free, self-paced course is designed for people who would like to begin meditating on a daily basis. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche provides instruction for simple practices that anyone can do on their own including: a meditation on stillness and spaciousness, the Nine Breathings of Purification, Calm Abiding, and the Tsa Lung exercises. Click on the course title to enroll.
Enroll at Any Time
Part two of our free, self-paced course is designed for people who would like to begin meditating on a daily basis. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche provides instruction for using the 3 Doors to connect with the 3 Refuges, and the practice of Guru Yoga. Click on the course title to enroll.
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