Discovering Buddhism Module 9 - Samsara And Nirvana

This course will present how our dissatisfaction entraps us into a cycle of unwanted experiences and what we can do to overcome this predicament. Students will learn how grasping and craving lead to various disturbing emotions, such as anger, pride, attachment, deluded doubt, ignorance, and jealousy. We will then learn how to apply specific antidotes to these negative states of mind. Students will also learn how to utilize particular meditations to work with these disturbing emotions and, in so doing, experience some inner peace.

We will also explore how this cycle, called Samsara, is presented in the Wheel of Life, a famous Buddhist Painting, that demonstrates through images how we enter this predicament and how we escape it.

We ask participants to please show up 10-15 minutes before each class as we begin with prayers and a guided meditation at 10 AM. This will ensure that others are not disturbed by people entering the room late.

Please note that this is not a drop-in program, nor is it an introductory class. Each class builds on the knowledge from the previous class(es). To receive the most benefit, we recommend that you attend the series.

Learn more about the Discovering Buddhism Course from FPMT.

Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe

Location: In person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St #108 Fairfax Va 22030

Suggested donations: $15/class for non-members and $10/class for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds. Donate online.

Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.

Please check the calendar to confirm.