Ligmincha Learning is pleased to present an online course with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on “The Three Heart Mantras of Bon” from August 20–September 24, 2016.
The Three Heart Mantras are used in many different meditations in the Bon tradition and play a major role in the ngondro (preliminary practices). They are said to be the essence of enlightenment in sound and energy. As as we sing or chant the mantras, our awareness is transformed to be in union with the buddhas. They are used for purification, protection and as primary practices toward self-realization.
It is said that creating these mantras in any form brings merit and purification, so they are commonly found carved into stones, printed on prayer flags where they spread their benefits through the winds, and even drawn with gold ink and kept on shrines as an object of reverence and meditation. Their blessings are said to be endless. Also within this course Tenzin Rinpoche explains the essence of the Guru Yoga, Refuge and Bodhicitta practices, making this an excellent introduction to the tradition.
This course features:
Students work with the online materials according to their own schedules. However, as a general guideline we suggest that students make available: 1 to 1.5 hours each week to enjoy the teaching and guided practice videos; 30–90 minutes each morning during the course to experience the formal meditation practices (don’t worry if you miss a practice but try not to); and between 1 to 2 hours per week for participating in online discussions.
The course is structured in five parts with a week devoted to each section. Learners can study at their own pace and have access to all materials as they are released, so it is easy to review earlier sections. Here are the topics for each week: