I have both enjoyed and benefitted greatly from the Mipham Shedra classes on the Guhyagarbha Tantra given by Lhoppon Rinpoche.  I have not had an entirely easy year and am now approaching 82 years of age.  The teachings have helped me remain relatively calm through a number of complex challenges and to generally be quietly joyful much more of the time than I would have been otherwise.  Sometimes when I felt tired at the end of a day, thinking I would just go to bed early and not work on a planned worthy project, the inspiration from our study increased my energy level and enthusiasm, producing not only accomplishments but also fresh ideas.  I very much enjoyed hearing from and interacting with the other students, from whom I learned a lot. In addition, as a person who grew up with some study and practice along the lines of Hindu non-dual philosophy, I found the class to provide much to ponder.  In summary, the classes have been meaty, in-depth, fascinating, inspiring, and of significantly positive practical effect on my life and state of mind, which I had thought were already good. 

During the fall semester of Guhyagarbha Tantra class taught by Lhoppon Rechungpa Rinpoche, I often thought, “This is the best thing in my life now and maybe ever.” I had never studied the dharma academically before this class and study brought clarity to my practice and subtle harmony into daily life. The course was challenging as well which is likely why it was so beneficial. I look forward to continue learning next semester.