Vajrayana Curriculum

Vajrayana Buddhism is the innermost essence of the Mahayana teachings of the Buddha. The Vajrayana curriculum focuses on the view of Vajrayana and provides an introduction to the different levels of the Vajrayana path, as well as Mahamudra and Dzogchen. In order to have a proper understanding and realization in Vajrayana practice, one must rely on genuine knowledge and wisdom of the three yana view, meditation, and action. It is necessary for each individual student to learn this section of the three yana curriculum with his or her own individual Vajrayana master.

Study of the 400 series generally requires completion of the 200 and 300 series courses, as well as the completion of certain requirements from the practice curriculum.

400 Series    Vajrayana View: Devotion And Enlightenment

INT400	Introduction To Vajrayana
VAJ410	Vajra Ground: The Sacred Outlook
	Inseparability of the Three Yanas
	Devotion
	Transmission and Blessings of the Lineage
	Empowerment and Samaya
	Sacred Outlook
VAJ430	Vajra Path: Devotion And Deity
	Padmasambhava principle: Introduction to the Guru mandala
	Deity, Mantra, and Mandala
	Ngondro: Preliminary Practices
	The Philosophy of Four Tantras
	Dakini and Dharmapala principle
	Introduction to Mahamudra and Dzogchen
VAJ450	Vajrayana Fruition: The Mahasiddhi
	The Five Wisdoms, the Five Emotions, and the Five Buddha Families
	Enlightenment in the Vajrayana Buddhism

NOTE: This brief outline is an overview of the Vajrayana course program. The complete detailed syllabus and selection of reading materials is available to Nalandabodhi members and participants enrolled in the study program. The materials are taught in classes at centers and study group locations, and through home study programs. 400 level classes are still under development.