Out of The Ordinary ~ Introduction to Tantra – half day course
Sun 1 June | 10.30am – 1.30pm
Out of the Ordinary – Introduction to Tantra Sun 1 June 10.30am – 1.30pm
This Sunday morning course gives an overview of the practice of Tantra according to Buddha’s teachings. This is a meditation practice that is used to attain enlightenment quickly.
This course is suitable for anyone, no previous experience or understanding of Tantra is needed.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Buddha’s teachings can be divided into Sutra and Tantra.
Sutra teachings are focused on developing minds such as love, compassion, wisdom, and the wish to attain enlightenment to be able to benefit others.
Tantra involves imagining you are already a Buddha and are performing enlightened actions which benefit others, as well as meditations to increase our wisdom and bliss.
This course will give an overview of Tantra based on the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master who holds the very essence of Buddha’s teachings in his heart.
“In his Sutra teachings Buddha gives us great encouragement to accomplish the ultimate goal of human life. This goal will be accomplished quickly through the practice of Tantra. Tantra, also known as ‘Secret Mantra’ or ‘Vajrayana’, is a special method to purify our world, our self, our enjoyments and our activities; and if we put this method into practice we shall very quickly attain enlightenment.”
From ‘Modern Buddhism: Volume 2 Tantra’ – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
You will learn –
- What is Tantra in Buddhism
- How to engage in the meditations
- Upcoming teachings and festivals that provide further opportunities for study and practice
An introduction to the book ‘Modern Buddhism – The Path of Compassion and Wisdom’ by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This is available as a free download by clicking here
Everyone is welcome!
More info:
- 10.30am – 1.30pm
- Two sessions of guided meditation and teachings
- £19 | £12 concessions | free for members
- Concessions are for those on a low income
- Join in person or available to join online via livestream for members
- All income goes to running the centre which is a registered charity.
- Cancellations up to 24hours prior to the course will receive a full refund minus a 10% admin fee.
Gen Drolkar is the resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen. She is a joyful and dedicated practitioner who has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 2013. She has worked at Kadampa Meditation Centres all over the UK and has engaged in many meditation retreats at Kadampa Centres internationally. When teaching, Gen Drolkar combines her diverse personal experience with practical insight and a warm heart.
