Foundational Program Classes
and Basic Practices

Explore the Fundamentals of Buddhism

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.

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.

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.

Discovering Buddhism - Module 11 Transforming Problems

In this series students will learn how to put problems to good use. In short, how to make lemonade from lemons! This class will focus on the widely renowned 8 Verses of Training the Mind by Langri Tangpa Dorje Senghe, an 11th century Buddhist Master. In each session there will be prayers, 2 guided meditations, a teaching and Q & A.