The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva
"The ocean of wisdom has no shore." This Tantra introduces us to Vajrasattva, and describes the original transmission of the Great Perfection teachings on our Earth. For all those who have meditated on Vajrasattva as a deity this Tantra brings Vajrasattva to life.
Course Theme and Prerequisites
A translation from a Tibetan manuscript first translated into Tibetan in the 8th Century by Vairochana Rakshita, a famous translator during the early period of Buddhism in Tibet. The text presents itself as an esoteric work of Buddhism, but contains ideas that are considered unorthodox by most Buddhist traditions. It is possible that Gnostic or Upanishadic thinking are elements. Scholars interested in the early period of Buddhism in Tibet and the history of Indian philosophy, those interested in possible connections between Buddhist and non-Buddhist tradition, and those who wish to read authentic source material on the Great Perfection will be most interested.
Purchase the text: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Tantra-Vajrasattva-Vairochana-Rakshita-ebook/dp/B00U7LHTMY.
Am I ready for these transmissions? This is about empowering yourself. Let this be a reminder that these tantras are a reflection of your own nature. You don't need permission to be ready.
Course Schedule
The live transmission ran December 19th 2022 - January 9th 2023. The course can be watched at any time through recordings.
Session Video Recordings are available here in Teachable.
Course Details:
• This course offers all the tantra series videos on demand and is a self-paced course. You can start any time and go at your own pace.
Enrollment and Course Pricing
Please visit Dzogchen Tantras English Transmissions | Buddhist and Dzogchen (teachable.com) to sign up for one month, six months, or one year access to all the Transmissions of Dzogchen Tantras.
One Time Fee for Course Access
$56
or
$44.80 as a Member
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If you are already a member a 20% discount code will be sent to access the course for $56.
Five scholarships are available to those in financial need. Please apply by emailing [email protected] and telling us about the reason you are unable to contribute at the above level, the amount that you can pay monthly and the number of volunteer hours you can offer to us subsidize the course fee. Please be advised that we receive many applications for this program and please only apply if you truly cannot support these teachings at the requested level. We ask each applicant to take a clear and honest look at their finances and where these teachings are prioritized in terms of importance and value.
About the Teacher
Lama Christopher Wilkinson
Christopher Wilkinson started his career in the Dharma at the age of 15, taking refuge vows from his root teacher Dezhung Rinpoche. In the years that followed Dezhung Rinpoche introduced him to Geshe Ngawang Nornang, Lama Kalu Rinpoche, Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, and many others. Chris identified with the Rime Non-Sectarian movement from the start.
Pursuing a formal education in Tibetan and Sanskrit Languages, he graduated in 1980 with a BA in Asian Languages and Literature and another BA in Comparative Religion from the University of Washington. After two years of travel around the holy places of Asia, including time in India and Nepal, he worked for five years in refugee resettlement in Seattle, Washington. Wishing to get back into Buddhist Studies, he went to the University of Calgary, where he completed his MA in 1988.
In 1990 Chris went to Sulawesi Indonesia, where he served as a professor of English language for three years, exploring the ancient Sri Vijaya empire. Back in America, he worked as a Research Associate for the Shelly and Donald Rubin Foundation, playing a small part in the early development of the Rubin Museum. He then taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary for five years. He also became a Research Fellow with the Centre de Recherches sur les Civilisations de l'Asie Orientale, Collège de France for twelve years.
Beginning in 2012 he began to release translations of Tibetan Literature, beginning with the seven volumes of the Sakya Kongma Series and presently including 30 volumes of Great Perfection Tantras, and he continues in this effort even now.
Curriculum
Testimonial
This community is the most amazing, compassionate, loving group of people that have appeared in this life. The teachings are clear, concise, and all directed at stopping suffering. The retreat center location is full of life, plants, blooming flowers and a small pond all in a peaceful setting. This community has changed my life in ways I couldn't have even imagined and I wish it to benefit you.
Sonam
