MAHAMUDRA

In TERM ONE we will explore such topics as:

• What is the mind?
• Views of the self.  What is correct and what is confused?
• What is conventional reality?
• The 20 emptinesses
• Analogies of the flashlight, the magician and the dream

We are studying Sutra Mahamudra from the ‘Great Treasury of Mahamudra’ by Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden*, as well as supporting texts.  All reading material will be provided for each session.

Please note that you will need to register before attending the online Study Group.  Refer below for details on how to register.  In term one the study group will be held online on the following dates:

Saturday February 8

Saturday March 1

Saturday March 22

If you haven’t attended the Dharma study group before but would like to join online, you’re very welcome. There is no assumed knowledge, however it should be noted that the study of this book would probably be considered to be an intermediate level of Buddhist analysis. You may choose to participate actively or, if you prefer, you can sit back and listen.

Mahamudra is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘great seal’ and refers to the nature of all phenomena. When applied to the mind, Mahamudra practice and meditation focuses on mind itself and the relationship between mind and reality generally.  When our mind confuses reality with fantasy problems arise.  Understanding the relationship between mind and reality is essential to achieve liberation and enlightenment, which is the goal of Mahamudra practice.

Facility charge

The facility charge is a one-off payment of $20 whether attending one or more sessions during term four, with funds going towards the maintenance of our precious temple.

Registration

If you would like to register, please click button below.

*Purchase of this book requires highest yoga tantra initiation as some sections are focused on Vajrayana practices. A sound understanding of sutra teachings is required before students undertake Vajrayana studies.