Mahamudra Meditation Online Course: Pointing Out Your True Nature with Lama Michael Gregory
Once each year our twenty five year old Sangha offers an entry way to join the revered Tuesday night Dzogchen community and sit, practice, and receive precious teachings with dozens of qualified Lamas and sincere yogic practitioners. this Tuesday evening is that time. While the course is not intended for beginners, those with long-standing interest in Dharma who can also commit to at least ninety minutes a day of practice are welcome to attend.
A 12-Week Online Journey of Enlightenment, Beginning January 9, 2024
Explore the Depths of Mahamudra in This Comprehensive Online Course
Join us for an transformative 12-week online course that delves into Mahamudra, a revered Buddhist meditation practice. Under the guidance of Lama Michael Gregory, you will explore the profound teachings that have been a cornerstone of Buddhist enlightenment for centuries. This course is designed for those who aspire to deepen their understanding of the non-dual, co-emergent wisdom tradition known as Mahamudra, providing both a thorough introduction and in-depth insights into advanced practices. The course begins at 4pm PST on Tuesday January 9th and will be offered every Tuesday for 12 weeks, you may also watch recordings later if you are on a different timezone.
Mahamudra online meditation course explores the nature of mind - thoughts, emotions, identity and consciousness itself. These instructions are the exact method used to gain liberation from suffering or enlightenment for the last several thousand years in the Buddhist tradition and has been Lama Michael's primary meditation practice for the last twenty years including the instructions taught during three year retreat in Tibet.
What This Course Offers
In-Depth Lectures:
Experience 12 extensive lectures focusing on advanced Buddhist meditation training. Each session includes a detailed teaching, a period for contemplation, and a guided meditation led by Lama Michael Gregory. These teachings encompass the essence of Mahamudra and are intended to deepen your understanding of the nature of mind, thoughts, emotions, and consciousness.
Personalized Learning Experience:
This course is not just a series of lectures; it's a holistic learning journey. Alongside the video teachings, you'll receive written material, quizzes, exercises, and reflections to integrate the practice into your everyday life.
Live Weekly Classes on Zoom:
Engage in live classes every Tuesday at 4 PM for real-time interaction, Q&A, and guided meditation sessions. These classes offer the unique opportunity to connect with Lama Michael directly and clarify any doubts or queries you may have.
Flexible Viewing Options:
The course material is recorded and available for watching on video, enabling you to learn at your own pace and revisit complex topics as needed.
The Course Includes:
- 12 lectures on Mahamudra Advanced Buddhist Meditation Training taught by Lama Michael Gregory, that include a teaching, contemplation and guided meditation.
- The course material is recorded and available for watching on video so it can be done at any time
- Written material, quizzes, exercises and reflections for bringing the practice into daily life.
- Personal meditation instructors are provided to those that become members and offer weekly mentoring and email support for meditation practice.
- Notes, homework, and meditations can be downloaded from the individual classes.
- Upon completing the course you will receive certificate of completion and are welcome to continue with our program: Stages To The Path of Enlightenment
Live Weekly Classes and Video Teachings
Live Classes with Lama Michale on Zoom each week, offer students the unique opportunity to receive direct pointing out instructions and participate in questions and answers.
Each class is between 1.5 hours to 2 hours long and includes teaching, contemplation and meditation with Lama Michael on the core teachings of Mindfulness as taught by the Buddha.
Teachings can be watched at your own pace. It is recommended that you watch one video a week and then complete the practices over the week to integrate your understanding.
Comprehensive Online Learning Experience
Teachable elevates the Mahamudra Meditation course experience with its seamless, user-friendly interface, making learning both accessible and engaging. Its platform adeptly hosts a blend of video lectures, quizzes, interactive discussions, and downloadable materials, tailored to this course’s rich content. Students can navigate effortlessly through Lama Michael Gregory’s teachings, engage with quizzes and exercises, and track their progress, all within Teachable’s intuitive environment. This integration ensures a focused and flexible learning journey, crucial for the deep and contemplative nature of Mahamudra meditation.
The Benefits of
The Mahamudra Course
Mahamudra meditation, often described as the crown jewel of Dharma instruction, guides practitioners to the realization that our mind's nature is inherently pure and stainless. This course not only helps uncover this ultimate innate nature but also nurtures love and compassion for all experiences.
Enrollment
Continued Learning:
Upon completing the course, you will be welcome to continue your journey with our advanced program, "Stages To The Path of Enlightenment."
You will also have the opportunity to participate in a deeply meaningful and compassionate Sangha and daily and weekly classes with teacher support, if you wish to continue your meditation journey.
Required Reading:
Ocean of definitive Meaning by HE Thrangu Rinpoche
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Suggested Donation:
To help support the continued development and growth of the offering of The Dhama to practitioners across the world, we deeply value and appreciate your donations to support our ongoing Dhama projects and our teachers.
Members:
Vajragharba members participate for free and the course is included under your Lam Rim Courses.
New Participants:
One Time Donation:
If you would like to join the 12 Week Mahamudra Course with access to all teachings, recordings, materials and practice support.
$199 for complete access to The Mahamudra Course
Become A Monthly Member:
Access the Upcoming Mahamudra Course and the Compete Teachings of the Lam Rim: Our courses follow the traditional stages of Lam Rim, which is also known as the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism. Our courses also offer Result to Path instructions from Mahamudra, Dzogchen and Highest Yoga Tantra teachings. In this way yogis who participate in the courses are offered the most in depth opportunity to experience the teachings in a experiential and transformational way.
$149 a month for complete access to all teachings.
Now with Monthly Reduced Installed Payments:
We are .now also happy to offer members Scala Pay, a way to pay your membership over time
About The Teacher
Lama Michael is a former Buddhist Monk, Teacher and Executive Director of Vajragarbha Dzogchen Teachings. Michael has shared that there can never be enough gratitude to repay the debt of kindness that others have shown [him], in particular the XIV Dalai Lama, the XVII Karmapa--Orgyen Trinley Dorje, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche, HH Dodrupchen Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche who have offered the empowerment cycles of Rinchen Terzo and Dam Ngak Dzod.
For more than twenty-five years Lama Michael has joyfully instructed a continuous stream of educated and experienced practitioners of all levels and backgrounds in Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States. He focuses on transmitting the classical teachings of Buddhism in a modern way that offers practitioners a method to integrate mindfulness and awakening into every day life.
He has led hundreds of meditation retreats on almost every subject matter related to Buddhism, in addition to leading meditative pilgrimages throughout Thailand, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India. Michael currently directs the practicing and teaching schedule at Mindfulness Meditation Centers and is the Three Year Retreat Master for our current retreat in Southern California. Lama Michael leads a vibrant local and international online and in person community of practitioners.
Reach Us with Questions
Scholarships:
For those who wish to participate but are experiencing financial hardship, please email us and request a scholarship application. We offer 5 scholarships per course.
Questions:
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