Introduction to Vajrayana deity practice

These talks will explain the philosophy behind deity meditations such as Chenrezig and Tara practice.

Many Tibetan Buddhist practices involve visualising deities and reciting mantras. There will be an explanation of how these methods fit into the overall structure of Buddhist training, and what their benefits are. We will look at the 3 vehicles of Buddhism - Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana, how they relate to Tibetan Buddhism, and what their main qualities and practices are. We will especially focus on the Vajrayana tradition with its methods of deity and mantra practice.

Thubten will explain how the deity practices help to purify and train our minds. There will be practical tips on how to stabilise our ability to visualise as well as how to access the deeper blessings of the practices.

These talks are suitable for people who wish to go a bit deeper into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of prayers, visualisations and mantra recitation.

The fee includes soup, bread, cheese, tea, coffee and biscuits