Monday, May 5

Introduction to Vajrayana : A Retreat with KTC Lamas

We learn about mantra meditation and how it fits in with sitting meditation (shamatha) and compassion meditation to form a complete path.

By Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling

Date and time

May 5 · 4pm - May 23 · 5pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Event lasts 18 days 1 hour

This event will be ONLINE ONLY..

The historical Buddha Shakyamuni taught a progressive path to spiritual awakening, starting with mindfulness and ethical behavior, followed by the conscious development of love and compassion as spiritual principles, and the understanding of the limitless nature of mind.

Over time, these three distinct phases of his teachings became known as the “Three Yanas” - the Path of Individual Liberation (Hinayana); the Path of Liberation for All Beings (Mahayana); and the Path of the Indestructible Nature (Vajrayana). Each of these “yanas,” or paths, led the aspirant further along the path of awakening.

This three-week intensive will introduce us to the view and meditation of the Vajrayana, giving an overview of two particular Vajrayana practices - Mantra Meditation and Mahamudra Meditation - which help the student reveal their inner Buddha Nature.

We will meet for three Monday evenings and three Friday evenings on Zoom to learn about Vajrayana meditation and practice it together.

Periods of meditation will be interspersed with advice about how to use the principles of Buddha Nature in everyday life.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE financial means, or have difficulty registering online, please to the organizer and we will register you at no cost.

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Details

Introduction toVajrayana with Lama Kathy and Lama Tom

Three Monday Nights and Three Friday Nights in May

Monday Classes:

7:00-9:00 PM Eastern:

May 5, 2025

May 12, 2025

May 19, 2025

Friday Practice and Check-in:

7-8 PM Eastern

May 9, 2025

May 16, 2025

May 23, 2025

Organized by

Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling

Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling is a Meditation Center in Columbus Ohio. Founded in 1977, the center is affiliated with Karma Triyana Dharmachakra monastery in Woodstock, NY.

Columbus KTC provides a full range of meditation instructions benefitting all ages and backgrounds, using techniques from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well as from the secular Mindfulness Meditation tradition.

For the last 40 years, KTC has specialized in offering FREE meditation instruction to the public; over the years, literally thousands of people in Central Ohio have learned to meditate for free at Columbus KTC. Our meditation instructors also have visited schools, prisons and social service agencies and taugh meditation to school children, bankers, nurses and social workers.

KTC offers free meditation instruction to the public most Sundays at 10 AM online; check our website for the Zoom link to our class.

KTC's meditation center in Columbus' Franklinton neighborhood was lost to an arson fire in 2016. Our new center is expected to open to the public in spring 2022.

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