Tantra

In his Sutra teachings Buddha gives us great encouragement to accomplish the ultimate goal of human life. This goal will be accomplished quickly through the practice of Tantra. Tantra, also known as ‘Secret Mantra’ or ‘Vajrayana’, is a special method to purify our world, our self, our enjoyments and our activities; and if we put this method into practice we shall very quickly attain enlightenment. ... There are many different levels of purifying our mind. The subtle mistaken appearance of our mind cannot be purified through the practice of Sutra alone; we need to engage in the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra. When we completely purify our mind through Tantric practice, our world, our self, our enjoyments and our activities also become completely pure – this is the state of enlightenment. Attaining enlightenment is therefore very simple; all we need to do is apply effort to purifying our mind.
               - Modern Buddhism, Part 2

 

There are four main levels of Tantra, notably Action Tantra and Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT). To practice a particular Tantra, one needs to receive the appropriate empowerment. For more information, please see Kadampa.org and Part 2 of Modern Buddhism

 

Upcoming events involving some level of Tantra:

April 19 - 21	NW Dharma Celebration will give an empowerment and introduction to the Action Tantra of Arya Green Tara
Fridays at 10am starting April 26	Quick Path to Great Bliss Prayers - for those who have already received HYT empowerment
May 4th	Vajrayogini Self-Initiation Prayers For those who have completed a Vajrayogini counting retreat. 8:00 - 10:00am Setup 10:00 - 10:30am Explanation with Gen Rinzin 11:00 - 3:00pm Vajrayogini Self-Initiation
Oct 25 - Nov 1	HYT empowerment at International Fall Festival 2024 in Brazil Everyone welcome!
January 2025	Heruka Counting Retreat For those who have received HYT empowerment