Item Id: E-DBM13

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Learn the meaning of tantra, how tantra works, and why it is a powerful form of practice if done with the right foundation of understanding and practice. Get a broad overview of the distinction between sutra and tantra, the four classes of tantra and the meaning of deity yoga. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with lam-rim meditation for optimal results. Taught by Jon Landaw, this module includes:

• Written Guidelines for how to proceed through the program. Download here.
  
• Teachings and meditations on Introduction to Tantra, taught by Jon Landaw
• Transcripts of the teachings, guided meditations, and DB Readings as PDF files
• Subject Area Summary Sheet for Introduction to Tantra outlining the topics covered, required readings and required integration practices* as well as suggested readings
• Advice on the Recommended Time to Study / Practice this Subject.
• Intensive Practice-day Instructions
• Assessment Questions
• Completion Card
• Student Satisfaction Survey 

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*Please be reminded that all "requirements" apply only to those who choose to follow this program for a Completion Certificate. This is a personal choice that one can make at any time during the program. For those wishing to receive a Completion Certificate there is no set order or time period that one most fill out the14 modules completion cards. When all 14 cards are completed send them to the FPMT Education Department to receive your Completion Certificate

Required:

• Introduction to Tantra, by Lama Thubten Yeshe (WP, FPMT)

Suggested: (check our Store (FPMT), Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive (LYWA), Snow Lion (SLP) or Wisdom Publications (WP))

• Becoming the Compassion Buddha, by Lama Thubten Yeshe (FPMT)
• The Tantric Distinction, by Jeffrey Hopkins (FPMT, WP)
• Essence of Tibetan Buddhism, by Lama Thubten Yeshe (FPMT, LYWA)
• Tantra in Tibet, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (FPMT, SLP) 

Download the complete list of required and suggested reading for this program.