Restricted Courses

Shambhala vajrayana practitioners are invited to enroll in Advanced Studies courses. Each course offers video talks, rigorous study, social interaction, and practice. The material can be studied at your own convenience.

Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini Online Feasts are hosted by Ocean in collaboration with the Halifax Shambhala Centre, Karma Changchub Ling and Shambhala Online.

See: https://ocean.chronicleproject.com/help/

Vajrayogini Feast – See: Ocean practice calendar.
Chakrasamvara Feast – See: Ocean practice calendar.
Chöd Practice: Severing Attachments to Obstacles

Vajrakilaya Practice:Overcoming Obstacles with Wrathful Compassion

At the end of the year and in times of difficulty, Vajrakilaya practice connects us with wrathful compassion in order to overcome obstacles and döns. Join us for talks and guided Vajrakilaya practice with Eve Rosenthal. Click here to register.

The Rain of Blessings – An Exploration of Guru Yoga

This recorded course uses the talks from the Rain of Blessings Retreat which took place in August 2020. The course now includes additional talks by Christie Cashman and Walker Blaine, with an updated course environment and much new content

Limitless Ayatanas: An All Scorpion Seal Course

This course consists of recorded talks, mainly from the online retreat offered by Boulder Shambhala Center in September, 2020.

Core and Elective Courses

Core Courses – Ngöndro, Scorpion Seal, Kagyu Mahamudra

Features:

Core curriculum
Deep exploration of material from the retreat
Monthly live meetings
Peer-facilitated discussion group
Use of Zoom room to schedule additional small group meetings
Dedicated facilitator to help with tech issues, communications and questions for the teacher

Benefits:

Support for mastering the materials and content presented in your retreat
Ongoing contact with your colleagues through online discussion and live Zoom meetings
Guidance for inquiry projects and deep exploration, an approach that is shown to increase mastery and promote lasting understanding

Core Course List

Clarifying the Natural State – A Principal Guidance Manual for Mahamudra	with Lodrö Dorje	Open
Ngöndro del Rigden Primordial	con Emily Bower	Open
Primordial Rigden Ngöndro	with Emily Bower	Open
Scorpion Seal 1	with Adam Lobel	Open
Scorpion Seal 2	with Susan Chapman and Acharya Daniel Hessey	Open
Sello del Escorpión 2	con Susan Chapman and Acharya Daniel Hessey	Open
Scorpion Seal 3	with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette	Open
Scorpion Seal 4	with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown	Open
Scorpion Seal 5	with Eve Rosenthal	Open
Scorpion Seal 6	with John Rockwell	Open
Scorpion Seal 7	with John Rockwell	Open
Scorpion Seal 8	with John Rockwell	Open
Scorpion Seal 9	with John Rockwell	Open
Scorpion Seal 10	with John Rockwell	Open

Elective Courses

Ashe Mahamudra	with John Rockwell and Susan Chapman	Open
Celebrating Goodness & Wisdom: Feast Practice in Shambhala Vajrayana	with Walker Blaine	Open
Chöd Practice: Severing Attachments to Obstacles	with Kristine McCutcheon	Open
Kurukulla Guided Practice	with Walker Blaine	Open
Kurukulla Sadhana	with Walker Blaine	Open
Kyerim de Shambhala	con Christie Cashman	Open
Red Jambhala Guided Practice	with Walker Blaine	Open
Shambhala Kyerim	with Christie Cashman	Open
Three Talks on Vajrayana Practice	with Walker Blaine	Open
Vajrakilaya Practice	with Eve Rosenthal	Open
Werma Sadhana	with Acharya Michael Greenleaf	Open
Estudios avanzados de la Sádhana de Werma	con Acharya Michael Greenleaf	Open

Shambhala Meditation and the Vajrayana

In the recording below, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche addresses a group of Vajrayana practitioners in Halifax during the Shambhala Meditation weekend, Proclaiming Humanity’s Goodness, in February 2017.

On the Feminine Principle

In these two recordings, Sangyum Valerie Lorig and Acharya Holly Gayley discuss the feminine principle from a vajrayana perspective. These are offered to tantrikas; please do not share them with pre-vajrayana friends. Heart gifts may be offered here. To view in full screen, click on the 4-arrow icon at the bottom right of the video.
Dharmakaya Aspect, Nirmanakaya and Sambhogakaya Aspects

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Shambhala Lineage Thangka: A First Look

The Shambhala Lineage Thangka, which was unveiled on Shambhala Day 2016, depicts over ninety deities, including all the Rigden kings and queens of Shambhala. Noedup Rongae, Artist to the Kalapa Court, painted the thangka over the course of nearly twelve years. Order prints here.

Master of Liturgies to the Sakyong Walker Blaine describes the thangka in all its glory in this video. Please enjoy learning about the lineage. Mr. Blaine also offers a short course on the Shambhala Lineage Supplication chant. Heart gifts may be offered here.

Register here for a recording on End of Year Practice: A Talk for Vajrayana Students, with Walker Blaine.

Review of Pandemic Practice Instructions with Guided Practice (Recording)

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Program Library

Click on the program category below to find programs and resources related to your practice.

Shambhala Ngöndro & Werma

Kagyu Mahamudra

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Why course start dates?

We start new sessions periodically so that people can begin their studies together as a cohort. Opportunities to discuss content, meet with each other and meet with the teacher are important to deepening understanding. Even so, you can go at your own pace or join a course that is “in progress.” Once you register for a course, you will have ongoing access to the course material. It’s always there for a review or refresher.

Feasts and Live Events

Virtual Chöling

A calendar of Vajrayana practice sessions and discussions happening online across the mandala.