DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: Presenting the Path REVIEW
(HYBRID) Discover the unique system for putting Buddhist philosophy into practice, contained in the Lam Rim, or “graduated path to enlightenment”. Gain a clear idea of the path to enlightenment, especially its three main components: renunciation (the determination to emerge from cyclic existence), bodhicitta (the wish to help all others in the best possible way) and the correct view (understanding dependent arising and emptiness as two sides of the one coin).
We outline the progressive, step-like structure of the lam-rim, with its origin in the teachings of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha. We cover the three scopes, and where they fit in our present stage of spiritual development. Discover what to do next, and how to get from here to enlightenment!
“If your path teaches you to act and exert yourself correctly and leads to spiritual realizations such as love, compassion and wisdom then obviously it’s worthwhile.”
Lama Thubten Yeshe
This unit takes a look at the entire path to enlightenment – and is suitable for both the committed beginner and more established students. This is a great unit to first join, as it gives a comprehensive overview, including all the topics in other units, and most importantly – how to put integrate the path into daily life!
Topics in this course include:
- Life story of the Buddha and how it mirrors our own
- Short history of Buddhism and the difference between Hinayana and Mahayana
- The correct way to listen to the teachings and get the most benefit from them
- The three scopes on the path to enlightenment
- The four noble truths
“In my mind, one of the beauties of Buddhism is that it offers us a practical training for our mind. It does not say, ‘Bodhicitta is fantastic because Buddha said so!’ Instead, it gives us the methods for developing such an attitude and we can then see for ourselves whether it works or not, whether it is fantastic or not.”
Lama Thubten Yeshe
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*Course Package includes both video and soundfile of each class (to catch-up or re-listen), the powerpoint slides, the reading material from FPMT as well as extras from LTC.
About Discovering Buddhism
The Discovering Buddhism is the core program of LTC. It consists of 13 units, but you are most welcome to join at any time. It takes about three years to complete the full cycle and the associated activities. Many people enjoy the program so much they attend subsequent cycles! We invite you to come along to a couple of classes and see how the program suits you. More details here.
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This is a hybrid event, held both in-person in the gompa and online on Zoom. Zoom meeting starts 10 minutes before event start time.
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