D44(A)-Buddhism for Beginners, Esoteric Dharma (DISCOURSE ONLY)

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 and the Fundamental Yoga Dharma. 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.

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 D44.

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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”.