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Discovering Buddhism Module 9: Samsara And Nirvana
Description: 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 from it.
We ask that students show up 10-15 minutes before the class begins at 10 AM with prayers and meditation. This will ensure that others are not disturbed.
Please note this is not a drop-in nor an introductory class. To receive the most benefit, it is best to attend the entire series.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Date and Times: Sundays June 22 & 29; July 6, 20 & 27; August 3,10,17,24 & 31, 2025
Location: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St. #108, Fairfax, VA 22030
Suggested Donations: $15 for non-members and $10 for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.
Discovering Buddhism Module 10 - How to Develop Bodhicitta
In this series we will awaken the limitless potential within our minds by learning how to develop the essential qualities needed to become enlightened. There were two lineages taught that showed one how to develop bodhicitta, the 7-point given by Asanga and the equalizing and exchanging of self with other given by Nagrajuna. Lama Tsongkhapa combined these two methods into an 11-point meditation series which we will learn. Each class will include prayers, guided meditations, a teaching and Q & A. Periodically we will include a discussion class as well.
We ask that students show up 10-15 minutes before the class begins at 10 AM as we start promptly with prayers and meditation. This will ensure that participants are not disturbed by people entering the room late.
Please note this is not a drop-in nor an introductory class. To receive the most benefit, it is best to attend the entire series.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Date and Times: Sundays Sept 7, 14, 28; Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 2025; 10AM - 11:30AM
Location: Location: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St. #108, Fairfax, VA 22030
Suggested Donations: $15 for non-members and $10 for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the required reading materials and if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.