WMC 2025 Tantrika/Ngondro Group / The Vajrayana Preliminaries, Part One
The Vajrayana Preliminary Practices: Sacred World, Samaya, Visualization and Prostrations.
Thursdays 7-9:00 PM
Oct. 9 & 16, Nov. 6 & 20, Dec. 4 & 18, 2025, Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5, 2026 (9 Classes)
Meets online via Zoom only
Led by Gene Bobker and Tom Pantaleoni
This is a Vajrayana study course, and requires pre-approval before registration. We will explore talks that Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, as well as other teachers, gave to new tantrikas beginning their prostration practice. These classes will explore subjects that are foundational to our understanding of the Vajrayana path, such as renunciation, devotion and samaya, as well as how the Hinayana and Mahayana paths are integral to the Tantric path. The course will include practical instructions for those embarking on ngöndro, or the Preliminary Practices. The group fee includes a digital copy of the Sourcebook, which will be sent prior to the first class.
We are committed to making our programs affordable to all, and we endeavor to set the course fee at a rate that covers necessary expenses. We rely on donations to cover additional program costs. Please consider offering an additional amount to offset program expenses. Thank you for your contribution.
Those with limited income please note the student/fixed income option.
The Vajrayana Preliminary Practices: Sacred World, Samaya, Visualization and Prostrations.
Thursdays 7-9:00 PM
Oct. 9 & 16, Nov. 6 & 20, Dec. 4 & 18, 2025, Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5, 2026 (9 Classes)
Meets online via Zoom only
Led by Gene Bobker and Tom Pantaleoni
This is a Vajrayana study course, and requires pre-approval before registration. We will explore talks that Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, as well as other teachers, gave to new tantrikas beginning their prostration practice. These classes will explore subjects that are foundational to our understanding of the Vajrayana path, such as renunciation, devotion and samaya, as well as how the Hinayana and Mahayana paths are integral to the Tantric path. The course will include practical instructions for those embarking on ngöndro, or the Preliminary Practices. The group fee includes a digital copy of the Sourcebook, which will be sent prior to the first class.
We are committed to making our programs affordable to all, and we endeavor to set the course fee at a rate that covers necessary expenses. We rely on donations to cover additional program costs. Please consider offering an additional amount to offset program expenses. Thank you for your contribution.
Those with limited income please note the student/fixed income option.