Also known as the “foundational vehicle,” Hinayana is the first vehicle of the three-yana system of study – Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. It is the basis for entering the path as taught in Vajrayana traditions. Hinayana 202 (October 29–December 10), describes the Hinayana path and its results.
Bodhichitta, the Mind of Awakening, refers to both relative and ultimate compassion, compassion being a necessary part of following the Mahayana or Great Path. How do we find that within us? Once found, how do we foster and nurture the relative to finally realize ultimate compassion? These Sunday teachings and discussions will introduce contemplations and practices to assist practitioners on this path.
Mahayana builds on foundational Tibetan buddhist schools and, through philosophical reasoning, it points to the benefit of expanding our desire for liberation to include all beings. By working with emotions and exploring the illusory nature of all phenomena, a heart of genuine compassion arises. Mahayana teachings also introduce the idea of buddha nature — the crucial notion that all sentient beings possess the seed of buddhahood.
HIN 201online 5:30–7:00p PTTuesdays, September 10–October 15, 2024 Nalandabodhi’s Three Paths make the Buddha’s teachings relevant and approachable for the modern mind. Through study, meditation, and mindful
Thursdays evenings on Zoom(Recordings will be available after each class for at least 2 weeks.) 6:00–7:30 pm PTOctober 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 Shakyamuni Buddha
Sundays, October 6–November 10, 202410:00a–12:00noon How does one practice to achieve liberation outside of formal meditation practice on the cushion? On the Mahayana path, the
