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Walking the Path in Tibetan Buddhism: Lineage Training Program
Lineage training at Dharma Refuge has been designed in response to the sincere interest of so many in our sangha who have expressed their wish to gradually explore the Buddhist path as a way to live in alignment with their deepest values and potential.
In Tibetan Buddhism, practitioners utilize an intelligent and skillful system to awaken. This system is organized into three Yanas (Vehicles) — the Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. All three work gracefully together to carry us from confusion to enlightenment. |
During 2017 we explored the Hinayana. In 2018, we will explore, through study, practice and inquiry, the progressive teachings and practices of the Mahayana tradition. This will provide new and experienced participants the foundation necessary to enrich their spiritual development through a deeper exploration of the wisdom and practices associated with the progressive stages of the Buddhist path.
Participants who complete the Hinayana and Mahayana training may wish to consider exploring the Vajrayana path with a qualified teacher. It's possible these teachings will be offered at Dharma Refuge, after we complete our training in the first two yanas. Vajrayana offers powerful, yet easily misunderstood, methods of training and it is therefore important to study with a qualified teacher..
Program teachers and supporting team
This program is being offered by resident teacher at Dharma Refuge, Sue Kochan, and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, Buddhist teacher, author, and scholar. Select readings and teachings from other respected Dharma teachers will be included in the training.
A team of generous volunteers and donors at Dharma Refuge make the significant contributions of resources and time that allow this training to be available for the benefit of all who are interested.
Sue will be offering the majority of the training, with the exception of our annual retreat with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel here in Rochester NY (2018 session dates), and internet-based sessions that will be announced as they are scheduled.
Our lineage
The transmission of wisdom that has been directly and authentically transmitted from teacher to student since the time of the Buddha is often called lineage. Our sangha's root teacher, Anam Thubten Rinpoche, and visiting teacher Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel share the same lineage within Tibetan Buddhism's Nyingma school, the first to be established in Tibet. Sue Kochan has studied within this lineage with Anam Thubten Rinpoche, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, and her first teacher H. E. Garchen Rinpoche. The teachings offered in this program will flow from the blessings of this lineage.
2018 Lineage Training Schedule
We’ve published a full schedule for 2018. Mark your calendars!
Scholarship assistance is available. Please email our lineage team to arrange a time to discuss options and what would be most helpful to you.
Lineage Library and Archived Teachings: All participants who’ve applied and been welcomed into this training will be provided with the ability to access any of the 2017 training they’ve missed as well as the ability to re-watch or listen to previous training sessions.
While it’s ideal to move through these training sessions sequentially, they also offer great benefit as stand alone programs. Most of us walk into Dharma training somewhere in the middle!
Lineage Library and Archived Teachings: All participants who’ve applied and been welcomed into this training will be provided with the ability to access any of the 2017 training they’ve missed as well as the ability to re-watch or listen to previous training sessions.
While it’s ideal to move through these training sessions sequentially, they also offer great benefit as stand alone programs. Most of us walk into Dharma training somewhere in the middle!