THE BUDDHIST PATH OF MANTRAYANA: An Exploration of Buddhist Mantras  It’s one thing to chant a Buddhist mantra—it’s something else entirely to understand the mantra—on a relative and absolute level—and receive teachings from a direct lineage transmission-holder. In this playful, participatory workshop, we’ll deepen our understanding of and connection with some of the most powerful and profound mantras in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We’ll experience the energies and emanations of the deities with which these mantras are associated and learn how to properly work with these mantras to heal ourselves and others. We’ll also discuss why certain preliminaries and practices are encouraged (and often required) before one chants these mantras. But mostly we will sing, and experience a taste of “liberation through sound” which will take us Beyond the Beyond.  And we’ll dedicate the merit to all sentient beings.