Practical Experience with Vajrayana
An Ongoing Online Public Talk Series with Allison Choying Zangmo

Spring 2026 Talks- To register, please fill out this form.

April 6 : What is (Vajrayana) Meditation?
May 4 : Advice for Getting Started

6pm MT / 8pm ET
Online & Downloadable After | Approximately 45 minutes
Tuition: $10 per talk; $20 for the series

Additional talks in this ongoing series will be offered regularly, with Fall 2026 dates to be announced soon.

In this ongoing series of public talks, Allison Choying Zangmo will offer guidance to students who want to gain a better understanding of meditation according to the Vajrayana tradition, as well as the Vajrayana tradition itself, whether they are just beginning or have been practicing for years. Allison has been training in Vajrayana practice since 1999 under the direct guidance of Tibetan master Anyen Rinpoche. During that time, she has supported many students in understanding and connecting with Vajrayana practice, helping them work through common questions and challenges.

When practitioners first visit a Vajrayana Buddhist center, the sangha is likely engaged in a variety of sadhana practices, rituals, and offerings such as tsok (ganachakra) that have been learned and practiced over many years. It may feel overwhelming or even totally different from our expectation of what meditation is. While these practices are actually powerful transformative methods, it takes time to learn how to use them. Students often need ongoing guidance to understand how to work with them and what brings out their magic.

In these talks, Allison will speak directly to some of the questions that arise as students either encounter Vajrayana practice for the first time or begin to deepen their practice. Please also join us if you are exploring Vajrayana practice and want to find out whether this path may be right for you.

Talk Topics

What is (Vajrayana) Meditation?- April 6
Allison will discuss the meaning of “meditation” according to the Vajrayana tradition and why this practice is so transformative.

Advice for Getting Started - May 4
Allison will give advice on a variety of topics, such as contemplative instructions that can help us ground our practice, and choosing a dharma center and sangha.

To register, please fill out this form and make your tuition payment through the PayPal link at the end. You will then receive the streaming link via email at least 1 hour before the talk begins. We encourage you to register and pay your tuition early to make sure you're on the streaming list. After the talks, you will receive the link to download.