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Copy of Vajrayana – The Mandala Principle – 2022
Sep 25

Copy of Vajrayana – The Mandala Principle – 2022

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Thank you for joining us on this powerful inner journey into the Mandala Principle. May it benefit you and all beings!

Overview

This 8-week online course will consist of a balance of lectures, discussion, study and practice so that the teachings can become integrated into your body, mind and spirit. You should find everything you need to orient yourself on this course overview page. 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Each week you will have a two-hour lecture with Karla Jackson-Brewer.  You will also have the choice of two different day/times for attending the weekly two-hour meditation practices (see schedule below).  Recordings of the live webcast for both the teaching and the meditation will be posted to the course website each week.

Throughout this course you will: 

  • Learn the historical and practical elements of the Vajrayana (Diamond Vehicle), including the mandala principle, the dakinis, and deity yoga. 
  • Receive teachings and transmissions for two meditation practices on the mandala developed by Lama Tsultrim: The Mandala of the Five Buddhas and The Yab Yum Mandala of the Male and Female Buddhas.

This Course Includes:

  • Eight (8) live Zoom teaching and discussion sessions with TM senior teacher Karla Jackson-Brewer (2 hrs each)
  • Two (2-hr) live Zoom weekly practice sessions, led by either Karla or the assistant teacher for the course (attendance at one session per week is required)
  • Practice log to record daily practice sessions (required)
  • Friendly weekly quizzes to assess progress
  • Audio and video recordings of each teaching session (access for one year)
  • Summary overview of each teaching session’s topics
  • Optional exam (for those taking this course for credit): October 30, 2022 
  • Tsog celebration & final practice – The last practice session for the course will be followed by a Tsog celebration on Sunday, Nov. 6th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (MT)

Taking this Course for Credit Toward Tara Mandala Programs:

This program fulfills the same requirement as the Vajrayana residential (or virtual) retreat. It is required for the Magyu Mother Lineage Program, the Gateway Program, and as recommended on a case-by-case basis for the Ösel Nyingtig Program.  If you would like credit for attending this course please note the following requirements.  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Attendance:

  • Teaching sessions may be viewed live or via the recording which will be posted to the course web portal.
  • Meditation sessions (one per week) must be attended each week IN PERSON.
  • Be aware that in order for us to verify attendance you must be visible (have your video ON and be visible) throughout the meditation session.
  • You must also be sure that your screen name on zoom matches the name we have for registration.
  • PLEASE FILL OUT THE CREDIT FORM

Complete and turn in a Weekly Practice Log:

  • We will be working with several different practices in our meditation sessions.  The expectation is that you have a daily practice of whatever meditation we have worked with in that week.  We understand you may be doing other practices.  The expectation is the same.
  • WEEKLY PRACTICE LOG

Pass the final (oral) exam – October 30, 2022

  • Our assistant teacher, Lisa Erickson, will hold a weekly 1-hour study group following the Saturday meditation.  In it, she will facilitate a discussion of the exam questions that were covered during that week’s teaching.
  • We will also provide you with a complete list of all questions and answers that could be asked on the exam several weeks before the exam.
  • You will be asked 3 questions at random from that list during your exam.
  • EXAM FLASH CARDS

 Students with Learning Differences 

If you have a learning difference or test anxiety that you believe might impact your exam, please reach out to us and we will offer accommodations to ensure an equitable testing environment.

Dana

To offer dana to Karla Jackson-Brewer, please follow this link to find her PayPal account. The suggested dana range for each live webcast is $5 – $15 per hour. So for this online course, you may consider offering a range of $120-$360.  

For more information about dana, click here.

 

COURSE SCHEDULE:

ZOOM LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87159680955?pwd=cXJyeHUvc2FWcUQxbHNNM1pTZGhjUT09

For the best experience, please be sure to update your device to most recent version of zoom. If you have any problems or concerns about using Zoom, please reach out at least 48 hours before the webcast.  Once the webcast begins, we will not be able to help you with any issues that might arise.

 

Weekly Lessons

  • Two-hour lecture/webcast – Fridays with Karla Jackson-Brewer
    • Dates:  September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28
    • Time: 9:00am-11:00am MT (Colorado)
    • NOTE:  Webcasts will be posted to the website within 48 hours.
    • You can submit questions to Karla Jackson-Brewer to be addressed in the weekly webcast ***here.***

 

Weekly Meditation Practice:  – choose one of the following

  • Please note that in person attendance (video ON and visible for the entire session) required to receive credit for a Tara Mandala long term program
  • Tuesdays 7:00-9:00am MT (Colorado) with Karla Jackson-Brewer
    • Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1
    • Same Link for all Webcasts
  • Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am MT (Colorado) with Assistant Teacher Lisa Erickson

Weekly Review Session (optional) 

  • Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm MT (directly following the meditation session) with Lisa Erickson
    • Same Link as Lisa’s meditation practice sessions

Tsok Celebration

  • Sunday, November 6 10:00am-1:00pm MT

Navigating the Course Website: 

You will find a menu of all weekly lessons and video “topics” if you scroll to the ‘Course Content’ table below.  You will receive an email notifying you when the weekly lesson page has become available (about 48 hours following the lecture).   Video recordings of the lecture and of the meditation will be posted there as well.  Through the ‘Course Content’ menu below you can see what you have completed, and access  each lesson and video,  as they become available week-by-week.

Please remember to click the “mark as complete” text at the bottom of each page or you will not be given access to the following topic or week. You are free to return to any topic, at any time.

For any difficulty navigating our program website

Downloads

  • All downloads (practice text, practice log, etc) can be found within the Downloads Page for this course. 

 Questions and Support:

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