Foundational Program Classes
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Explore the Fundamentals of Buddhism
Introduction to Discovering Buddhism
If you are contemplating taking the Discovering Buddhism course this fall, it is recommended that you attend this Introduction to learn more about the online course.
Discovering Buddhism is a study program with lectures, discussions, retreats and required readings. Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche created this program to enable students to not only dive into Buddhist Concepts and Psychology but also to deepen their experience of the dharma. In this introduction Venerable Damchoe will discuss the details of how this program is set up and what one can expect to learn. Students can take one module at a time or all 14 modules for certification.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Dates and Time: Sunday August 2nd 10- 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom only
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Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions.
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DB1: MIND AND ITS POTENTIAL
To understand the Buddhist worldview, it is necessary to appreciate the central role of the mind or consciousness. According to Buddha, the mind is not physical, not the handiwork of a creator or our parents, It is beginningless and endless and possesses Buddha-Nature.
In this module we will explore what is "mind," its nature and function and how the mind affects our experience of happiness and suffering. We will also address the relationship between the mind and the brain; how it is the creator of all our experiences; the implications of a mind without a beginning nor an end and the different levels of consciousness.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Time: Select Tuesdays 7-8:30 PM
Dates: September 15,22 & 29; October 6 & 13
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions
To learn more about the entire FPMT Discovering Buddhism program, click here.
Each class will include prayers, guided meditations, a teaching and time for Q & A. There will also be one session devoted to a discussion of the topics covered.
Students must register for the upcoming module and be able to attend on a regular basis as this is a study program. Suggested donation for the 5 lesson course is $75 for non-members and $50 for members. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
Deadline for registration is September 8th 2026.
The course is offered via zoom only and participants will be emailed a link that provides the zoom ID, required readings, handouts and recordings shortly before the module begins.