Buddhism in a Nutshell RETURNS!
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Repeats every week every Tuesday 5 times.
7:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Buddhism in a Nutshell, an FPMT Introductory Course
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Buddhism in a Nutshell is an introductory course that provides an overview of Tibetan Buddhist concepts and practice for complete beginners. It is also suitable for people who have heard or read some Buddhist teachings but would like a more structured approach to understanding the path to enlightenment as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Buddhism in a Nutshell is a 5-week introductory course, offered on Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, March 14 - April 11, 2023. NOTE: This course is being offered in person at Kadampa Center only ~ an online option is not available at this time. Please consider making a donation to Kadampa Center to enable us to keep Dharma classes like Buddhism in a Nutshell possible. Any heartfelt amount is greatly appreciated. DONATE HERE ~ thank you! |
In just five classes, we introduce you to the major terms and concepts of Buddhism, giving you a fast tour of the basics to enable you to take the next steps if you are interesting in learing more. Topics covered include the Four Noble Truths, different types of Buddhism (Theravada, Mahayana, etc.), how Buddha's teachings are presented in a gradual path, and a brief introduction to meditation. The course is based on the teachings found in the book, Buddhism in a Nutshell, by Lama Yeshe, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and Venerable Amy Miller.
The instructor for this class is Sandy Carlson.
Location at Kadampa Center:
Gompa
