Introduction to Buddhism (BUD 103) 4/28

Are you curious about Buddhism and a path of mindfulness?

Tuesdays, April 21–May 12
6:00–7:30 pm PT
onsite at Nalanda West

“We’re cultivating our intelligence as opposed to expanding or upgrading its contents. It’s like brightening a room by putting a higher-watt light bulb in a lamp. Suddenly we can see everything in the room much more clearly.”

— Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Please join on Tuesday evenings for Introduction to Buddhism, a cycle of teachings based on the fundamental discoveries of the Buddha. We’ll learn about the Buddhist view and practice meditation that supports the cultivation of compassion, insight, and understanding.

• What is mind?
• How do we understand reality?
• How can we reduce the suffering of ourselves and other beings?

The teachings are based on the original teachings of the Buddha and lay the foundation for understanding major Buddhist philosophical traditions. Each of the four courses has four classes and follows a study curriculum developed by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

BUDDHISM 101: THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA AND THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Tuesdays, Feb 24–Mar 17

• The Buddha was not a Buddhist
• Poverty Mentality and True Freedom
• The World of Suffering and the Human Condition
• Taming the Monkey Mind

BUDDHISM 102: TRAVELING FROM CONFUSION TO ORIGINAL SANITY

Tuesdays, Mar 24–Apr 14

• The Path is the Goal
• The Play of Confusion and Sanity (aka The Four Truths)
• Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions I
• Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions II

BUDDHISM 103: KARMA, REBIRTH AND SELFLESSNESS

Tuesdays, Apr 21–May 12

• The Four Seals of the Buddha’s Teaching – Part 1
• The Four Seals of the Buddha’s Teaching – Part 2
• The Four Reminders
• Connecting with the Buddha’s Heart

BUDDHISM 104: THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS

Tuesdays, Jun 2–23

• Mindfulness of Body
• Mindfulness of Feelings
• Mindfulness of Mind
• Mindfulness of Phenomena

Format

These classes will only be held onsite at Nalanda West.

The course is free but we ask that you register.  Donations are gladly accepted.

Printed study curriculums by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche are available for purchase at the Nalanda Store.  We recommend that the class readings be done prior to each class.

e-Books are also available:

Apple Books

Introduction to Buddhism 101: The Life of the Buddha and the Spiritual Journey

Introduction to Buddhism 102: Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity

Intro 103 – Karma, Rebirth & Selflessness

Intro 104 – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Google Play Store 

Introduction to Buddhism 101: The Life of the Buddha and the Spiritual Journey

Introduction to Buddhism 102: Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity

Intro 103 – Karma, Rebirth & Selflessness

Intro 104 – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Facilitator

TBD