Mahayana 301 - The Heart of Daring 2025 - Nalandabodhi Seattle

Mahayana 301 – The Heart of Daring 2025

Tue., February 11, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm PT

January 28 and February 4, 11, 18

Zoom Only

This course is the first in a series of six that builds on the foundation of Hinayana philosophy.  It expands the concern for our own happiness and enlightenment to include others. The Mahayana teachings introduce us to the possibility of transforming even the most negative emotions into positive states of mind. By working with emotions and exploring the illusory nature of all phenomena, we can develop a heart of genuine compassion. Mahayana also introduces the idea of buddha nature — the understanding that our hearts and minds are, from the beginning, the same as the Buddha’s.

Mahayana 301 consists of three lectures and one practicum that are drawn principally from the teachings of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Topics include The Four Immeasurables, Bodhicitta and the Bodhisattva Vow.  Facilitators for the class will be Jay Sacks and Dianne Eberlein.

It is recommended that students have some background in Buddhist studies. In particular, students should be familiar with key Buddhist teachings such as karma, rebirth, individual liberation, selflessness and the Four Noble Truths.  It is important to also have some experience with calm abiding  (shamatha) meditation practice.

All classes will be hosted on Zoom and will be recorded. Access to recordings will be available until two weeks after the course has concluded. After registration, you will be sent an email with the Zoom link and password as well as a link to the Resource Page with the recordings.

Jan 28 – Class 1: Foundations of the Mahayana
Feb 4 – Class 2: Practicum on Four Immeasurables
Feb 11 – Class 3: Bodhicitta, The Heart of Awakening
Feb. 18 – Class 4: How to Become a Child of the Buddhas

Dianne Eberlein became a member of Nalandabodhi Seattle in 2010 and became a formal student of Ponlop Rinpoche the following year. Originally from Minnesota, Dianne moved to Seattle in 2004 and, after retiring from a career in business, became involved in the community through volunteer teaching. After discovering Nalandabodhi in the Fremont neighborhood, she developed an active interest in Buddhist philosophy and completed the Study Curriculum of Nalandabodhi as well as attending classes of its affiliated nonprofit, Nitartha Institute. Dianne is actively involved in the Seattle sangha and served as Nalandabodhi Seattle Sangha Director from 2019 to 2024.

Jay Sacks, a retired physician, has been a student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche since 2012.  He is a Nalandabodhi Karunika and serves as a key volunteer for Nalandabodhi Seattle, and is a teacher in training for the Nitartha Institute of Buddhist Studies.


Date/Time Date(s) - Tue., February 11, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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