Vajrayana Buddhism is the innermost essence of the Mahayana teachings of the Buddha. The Vajrayana curriculum focuses on the view of Vajrayana and provides an introduction to the different levels of the Vajrayana path, as well as Mahamudra and Dzogchen. In order to have a proper understanding and realization in Vajrayana practice, one must rely on genuine knowledge and wisdom of the three yana view, meditation and action. It is necessary for each individual student to learn this section of the three yana curriculum with his or her own individual Vajrayana master.

Study of the 400 series generally requires completion of the 200 and 300 series courses, as well as the completion of certain requirements from the practice curriculum.