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The “37 Practices of the Bodhisattva” describe practical ways to use adverse circumstances for Dharma practice and to transform the mind.

It is a powerful lojong (or ‘mind training’) text by the Tibetan monk and Bodhisattva Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo (1295-1369). In thirty seven verses, it gives instructions on how to follow the bodhisattva path to transform our minds from suffering to unshakable happiness through dedicating ourselves to working for the benefit of others.

You can purchase a copy of the text here

Dates:  Tuesdays

Time: 7 pm – 8.30 pm

Location: In-person at Vajrayana Institute

or Watch via Zoom Stream Here

Meeting ID: 814 9818 4661

Cost: By donation (suggested $15 per class, but no set amount)

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Vajrayana Institute is able to offer these classes thanks to the generosity and kindness of previous students and members. Donations are appreciated and will enable us to offer more amazing teachings like these in the future!

Interested in traditional Tibetan Painting? Want to try your hand at painting a thangka?

Or maybe you have taken a few classes and are keen to get back into it?

If you’re starting from scratch or have some pieces on the go, come and join the VI art group in a fun, social, and supportive environment

Time: 10.30 am

Cost: By donation

Peace begins in the mind and a peaceful mind benefits both you and those around you. The session includes mindfulness of breathing meditation and analytical meditation. Ideal for anyone wishing to kick start their own meditation or to be supported in their on-going practice by meditating with a group. Suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators.

Wednesdays

Watch on Zoom

Meeting ID: 826 9264 7778

Passcode: 1234

By donation. Suggested Donation $10 but no set amount

Vajrayana Institute is able to offer these classes thanks to the generosity and kindness of previous students and members. Donations are appreciated and will enable us to offer more amazing teachings like these in the future!

This course is a meditative exploration of two classic models of consciousness presented in the teaching of Tibetan Buddhism. Through learning and experimenting with these ideas in meditation, we can develop a better understanding of the working of our mind, its habits, and how to implement practical methods for transforming our mind. Each class will feature explanation, guided meditations, and time for Q&A. All are welcome; no prerequisite needed.

Traditionally this subject matter comes under the topic of Awareness and Knowledge (Lo.rig in Tibetan) and is one of the core texts of the FPMT Basic Program.

Vajrayana Institute is able to offer these classes thanks to the generosity and kindness of previous students and members. Donations are appreciated and will enable us to offer more amazing teachings like these in the future!

By donation. Suggested Donation $15 but no set amount

Whether we are religious or not, we all want to make the most of our life and not be caught wasting time on distractions. Discover how to make every moment of the day more meaningful and how to transform our mundane activities into the path to lasting happiness.

These teachings are open to everyone!

Thursdays (no class 11th March)

Time: 10am – 11.30am

These classes are in-person only

Vajrayana Institute is able to offer these classes thanks to the generosity and kindness of previous students and members. Donations are appreciated and will enable us to offer more amazing teachings like these in the future!

By donation. Suggested donation $15 but no set amount

Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra, In brief, the Buddhahood achieved over countless aeons you will attain in this birth through the most excellent bliss or the state of Vajradhara. Samputa Tantra Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the Tantric path, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Tantra distinguishes itself in particular through a unique combination of method and wisdom, achieved through meditation on the perfect form of a buddha as completely devoid of true existence. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra, while not being a guide to Highest Yoga Tantra practice itself, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure.

The text for this subject will be “An Excellent Explanation of the Principles of the Grounds and Paths of Mantra According to the Arya Tradition of Glorious Guhyasamaja” composed by Yangchen Gawai Lodoe.

You can purchase the text here

Download the prayers here

This is an advanced level course on Buddhist philosophy and suitable for those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation only.

Location: In-person at Vajrayana Institute or

Watch on via Zoom Streaming

Or join with meeting ID: 828 5313 0814

Passcode: 1234

Thursdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (no class 11th February as we will be preparing the gompa for Losar celebrations)

Cost – By donation (suggested $15 per class, but no set amount).

Vajrayana Institute is able to offer these classes thanks to the generosity and kindness of previous students and members. Donations are appreciated and will enable us to offer more amazing teachings like these in the future!

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