Khenpo Drimed Dawa teaches a four-part course based on practices of the Six Bardos taught by Padmasabhava. Part one covers the history of Buddhism and an introduction to key Vajrayana principles and meditation practices for beginning and advanced practitioners. Class times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 8; and 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11 and 18. $50. Call 622-8460, or visit dharmakirti.org to register and for more information.