D44-Buddhism for Beginners, Esoteric Dharma

This is a reading of a preliminary translation of a Dharma Discourse given in China in the 1990’s by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III directed at beginning level students on Esoteric Dharma that states some of the differences between the esoteric and exoteric teachings and the reasons for this. The Buddha Master explains the source of both esoteric & exoteric Dharma and provides examples of incarnated Buddhas & Bodhisattvas from both ancient and modern times including Master Taixu, Master Zhengguo, and the Pachen Lama, as well as discusses sharira, Real Body Statues, the rainbow body, demons, supernormal powers, the Age of Maitreya, the Fundamental Yoga Dharma, and other items. The Buddha Master also explains what is required to be able to learn and practice esoteric dharma and introduces the concepts of Inner and Outer Tantric Initiations.

The videos are from a reading by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche at a Lemonade Sangha class given on January 29, April 29, and May 1, 2022.

The curriculum includes assignments, quizzes, supplemental materials, and group discussions. This interactive course is not available for those enrolled in the free membership program for AUDITING STUDENTS. It will only be part of the paid membership program. However, you will find the actual discourse this course is based on in the free course “D44(A)”.

Click on the “Curriculum” tab to review this course.  If you have not registered for a membership, please click on “Membership” on the top menu bar to select your membership and enroll in this course. You are also required to complete the application form provided in course “G02-Spiritual Autobiography” prior to being admitted to either the BUDDHIST STUDIES or the XIUXING SEMINARY PROGRAMS.  Click for detailed Users Guide under the “STUDENT MANUAL” in the website’s top menu bar for more information.

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.”

General reference materials on Buddhism including common terms and a brief “Glossary” are also included at the end of the lessons for all beginning level courses.