Nectar of the Path: Course Curriculum

 

Nectar of the Path  Course Curriculum

Hello susanto, “In the Nectar of the Path practice, we bring to bear all aspects of our body, speech, and mind,” Tergar Instructor Tim Olmsted said. “We use our imagination. We use our voice to recite the liturgy as well as mantras. And we use our mind to contemplate and understand the meaning of the practice. Ultimately, the practice leads us back to our own wisdom nature.” This November, Vajrayana Online subscribers will have the opportunity to unpack this beautiful practice by Mingyur Rinpoche in the Nectar of the Path four-month course. In the course's first module, we will explore our understanding of the four thoughts that turn the mind towards the dharma: precious human life, impermanence, karma, and the suffering of samsara. Module two explores the meaning of refuge and why it is that we take refuge. From there, we will explore the different forms of refuge, the practice of refuge, and how to use imagination to create a deep sense of connection with the enlightened qualities that are present within and around us. In module three, we will focus on motivation and explore the topic of bodhichitta, including aspiration bodhichitta and application bodhichitta. We will then look into the topics of meditation and wisdom, the final two of the six paramitas, and see how these are essential to our path of awakening. In the final module, we will focus on the essence of Vajrayana practice—guru yoga. We will look into the importance of faith and devotion and, from there, move on to take a closer look at how to practice guru yoga in formal meditation. We've already started studying and practicing and we look forward to seeing you there.

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