Difference between revisions of "Tantra Foundations"
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| − | Tantra is commonly misunderstood or misrepresented. The word "tantra" literally means "thread" or "continuity", and essentially refers to a "path of continuous wisdom and bliss". In Tibetan Buddhism, the path of tantra is also called the Vajrayana, or "Indestructible Vehicle" for awakening, and is a form of Mahayana practice which compassionately seeks the enlightenment of all. | + | [[Tantra]] is commonly misunderstood or misrepresented. The [[word]] "[[tantra]]" literally means "thread" or "continuity", and [[essentially]] refers to a "[[path]] of continuous [[wisdom]] and [[bliss]]". In [[Tibetan Buddhism]], the [[path of tantra]] is also called the [[Vajrayana]], or "[[Indestructible]] [[Vehicle]]" for [[awakening]], and is a [[form]] of [[Mahayana]] practice which [[compassionately]] seeks the [[enlightenment]] of all. |
| − | There are various levels of tantric practice, from foundational levels that one can try out, to very deep practice that requires a lot of preparation, commitment, and guidance from an experienced master. The common foundational level of practice is known as "Action Tantra". | + | There are various levels of [[tantric practice]], from foundational levels that one can try out, to very deep practice that requires a lot of preparation, commitment, and guidance from an [[experienced]] [[master]]. The common foundational level of practice is known as "[[Action Tantra]]". |
| − | Tantra Foundations provides guided Action Tantra practices. These practices are great introductions to the unique yoga methods found in tantric practice, such as the mental yoga of imagination, the verbal yoga of reciting mantras and others. | + | [[Tantra]] Foundations provides guided [[Action Tantra]] practices. These practices are great introductions to the unique [[yoga]] [[methods]] found in [[tantric practice]], such as the [[mental]] [[yoga]] of [[imagination]], the [[verbal]] [[yoga]] of reciting [[mantras]] and others. |
| − | These meditation methods also help one gradually become suitable for deeper practice by cleansing, healing and enriching one's mind, nervous system and subtle energy. In this way Action Tantra practice helps clear obstacles in one's life and spiritual practice so we can have more wisdom, more compassion, and work towards enlightenment. | + | These [[meditation methods]] also help one gradually become suitable for deeper practice by cleansing, [[healing]] and enriching one's [[mind]], {{Wiki|nervous system}} and [[subtle energy]]. In this way [[Action Tantra]] practice helps clear [[obstacles]] in one's [[life]] and [[spiritual practice]] so we can have more [[wisdom]], more [[compassion]], and work towards [[enlightenment]]. |
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| − | It is good to have some basic knowledge and conviction in the Buddha's core teachings and/or faith in your own potential for awakening or Buddha-nature, as well as some experience with meditation. | + | It is good to have some basic [[knowledge]] and conviction in the [[Buddha's]] core teachings and/or [[faith]] in your [[own]] potential for [[awakening]] or [[Buddha-nature]], as well as some [[experience]] with [[meditation]]. |
| − | Each session is guided by a teacher or senior student. | + | Each session is guided by a [[teacher]] or senior [[student]]. |
===[[Overview of Tantra Foundations practices]]=== | ===[[Overview of Tantra Foundations practices]]=== | ||
| − | HEALING - Medicine Buddha Practice | + | HEALING - [[Medicine Buddha Practice]] |
| − | CLEANSING - Vajrasattva Practice | + | CLEANSING - [[Vajrasattva]] Practice |
| − | ACCOMPISHING -Tara Practice | + | ACCOMPISHING -[[Tara]] Practice |
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| − | Gathering to make feast offerings, or "tsog" in Tibetan, has been a tantric practice for millennia. They are meditative banquets or feast rituals that we offer to enlightened beings, in order to awaken a sense of sacredness, inspiration, wisdom and deeper connection to our spiritual mentors. | + | [[Gathering]] to make feast [[offerings]], or "[[tsog]]" in [[Tibetan]], has been a [[tantric practice]] for millennia. They are [[meditative]] banquets or feast [[rituals]] that we offer to [[enlightened beings]], in order to [[awaken]] a [[sense]] of sacredness, inspiration, [[wisdom]] and deeper [[connection]] to our [[spiritual]] mentors. |
| − | These are performed twice monthly according to the Tibetan calendar. It is custom to bring an offering of a food, dish, or flowers. | + | These are performed twice monthly according to the [[Tibetan calendar]]. It is {{Wiki|custom}} to bring an [[offering]] of a [[food]], dish, or [[flowers]]. |
Latest revision as of 08:31, 23 January 2022
Tantra is commonly misunderstood or misrepresented. The word "tantra" literally means "thread" or "continuity", and essentially refers to a "path of continuous wisdom and bliss". In Tibetan Buddhism, the path of tantra is also called the Vajrayana, or "Indestructible Vehicle" for awakening, and is a form of Mahayana practice which compassionately seeks the enlightenment of all.
There are various levels of tantric practice, from foundational levels that one can try out, to very deep practice that requires a lot of preparation, commitment, and guidance from an experienced master. The common foundational level of practice is known as "Action Tantra".
Tantra Foundations provides guided Action Tantra practices. These practices are great introductions to the unique yoga methods found in tantric practice, such as the mental yoga of imagination, the verbal yoga of reciting mantras and others.
These meditation methods also help one gradually become suitable for deeper practice by cleansing, healing and enriching one's mind, nervous system and subtle energy. In this way Action Tantra practice helps clear obstacles in one's life and spiritual practice so we can have more wisdom, more compassion, and work towards enlightenment.
Who is Tantra Foundations for?
It is good to have some basic knowledge and conviction in the Buddha's core teachings and/or faith in your own potential for awakening or Buddha-nature, as well as some experience with meditation.
Each session is guided by a teacher or senior student.
Overview of Tantra Foundations practices
HEALING - Medicine Buddha Practice
CLEANSING - Vajrasattva Practice
ACCOMPISHING -Tara Practice
Feast offerings ("Tsog")
Gathering to make feast offerings, or "tsog" in Tibetan, has been a tantric practice for millennia. They are meditative banquets or feast rituals that we offer to enlightened beings, in order to awaken a sense of sacredness, inspiration, wisdom and deeper connection to our spiritual mentors.
These are performed twice monthly according to the Tibetan calendar. It is custom to bring an offering of a food, dish, or flowers.
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