Sadhaka Program ~ October 2010

Shambhala Online is offering monthly sadhaka programs, focusing on Vajrayogini, Chakrasamvara, Six Yogas of Naropa or Vajrakilaya.

THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: Yidam Mandala as arising from the Three Kayas, Contained and Manifested as the Three Mandalas. For both Cakrasamvara and 6 Dharmas practitioners as these practices are closely connected.

Restricted to Chakrasamvara and Six Dharmas practitioners
 
The yidam mandalas arise from the ground of the primordial wisdom and bring that manifestation into relative experience. The Nyingma tradition trains in this through the three samadhis: the dharmakaya samadi of suchness, the all-illuminating samadhi, and the seed samadhi. The New Translation tradition trains through the modes of bringing death to the path of dharmakaya luminosity, and so forth. These approaches have many points of similarity.
 
All in all there is mind essence practice, vajra body practice, and visualization and recitation
 
Once the yidam mandala is manifested, we may wonder how to apply such esoteric wisdom in daily life. The Three Mandalas of Body Speech and Mind suggest one way one's practice might be expressed, contained, and protected. We will suggest a simple outer and inner interpretation of the Three Mandalas practice, starting with Manjushri's prajna, Avalokiteshvara's compassion, and Gesar's lungta.

DATE: Sunday, October 17, 2010

TIME: 2:00 PM Atlantic (Halifax, NS time)

SUGGESTED FEE: $20 per person. $15 per person if participating as part of a group. Generosity policy applies ~ you may pay less if necessary, or more if inspired to support Shambhala Online activities.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: A computer with a wired, high speed internet connection. A webcam and/or microphone is recommended. If you will be alone when attending the live class, please have earbuds/headphones/headset available.

RECORDINGS: For those who cannot participate in the live broadcast, but wish to participate at a later time, there will be a streamed video recording and a downloadable audio recording available after the program.

If you would like to participate after the actual program, please follow the same registration and payment procedure as for live participation, and you will receive links to the recordings shortly after each class.

Please note: recordings are made over the internet. Their quality cannot be guaranteed.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, October 16. Admittance to the live class cannot be assured if registration is received after this date.