Lineage and Devotion

Taught by Suzann Duquette and Newcomb Geenleaf, this class from Cycle II will be held on Thursday nights March 3-31, 2005 with a day long intensive to be scheduled.

This course will introduce the principles of transmission and the student/ teacher relationship as a central component to the study and practice of Shambhala Buddhism. Although historical figures are studied in this class, this is not a history class, but a look at the dharmic paths and human qualities of our lineage holders.

We will also explore an overview of the path of devotion according to the three yana principles of trust, faith, and devotion. Finally, we will introduce the central lineage figures of this Shambhala Buddhist tradition and the living and up-to-date nature of their life examples.

Format: Six Classes and a Dharma Exchange

Five week day classes

1. Contemplation of Lineage
2. Trust, Faith, and Devotion
3. The Kagyü Lineage: Tilopa, Naropa, and Marpa
4. The Kagyü Lineage: Milarepa
5. The Nyingma Lineage: Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal

One day intensive (consisting of one class and a dharma exchange) The Shambhala Lineage: Gesar and Manene