D04(A)-Determining Who Is a True Vajra Master (DISCOURSE ONLY)

This is a Dharma Discourse on “Determining Who Is a True Vajra Master-PARTS I & II,” given in 2008 on the Exposition of Dharma During Trip to the East. The first part deals with what to look for in a master and whether the dharma master or rinpoche is a person of good virtue. The second part includes a chant that every master must follow entitled “The Wrongs of Others Are My Wrongs.” It also discusses how to recognize four types of Masters.

The videos contain preliminary translations read by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche at Lemonade Sangha classes given on July 6 and 9, 2022. Part of the Q & A session that followed the reading of the first part is also included.

This free course does not include any assignments, quizzes, supplemental materials, or group discussions that you can find when the full course is offered in D04.

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Prior to viewing this course, you are required to listen to the caveats provided in “PRELIMINARY STEPS” of Section 1 of the curriculum, which is a requirement for all preliminary translations of the Buddha Master’s teachings and complete “D01(A)-The Supreme and Magnificent Dharma”.