Discovering Buddhism Course 1
with Venerable Drimay
Tuesdays, February 28 to March 27
(5 classes)
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7:00-9:00pm
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Writing about the Mahamudra method of meditating on the nature of mind, the first Panchen Lama said,
From cultivating such methods as these, you realize that, since the essential nature of the totally absorbed mind is a lucidity and clarity, unobstructed by anything, and not established as any form of physical phenomenon, it is, like space, an utter bareness that allows anything to dawn and be vivid.
The First Panchen Lama, Lozang-chokyi-gyeltsen in
“A Root Text for the Precious Gelug-Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra,”
trans. Alexander Berzin
Course Description:
Buddhist study and meditation are grounded in an understanding of consciousness, its nature and function. To realize our spiritual potential fully, we must understand our own mind and the methods we can use to transform destructive thoughts and attitudes that bring harm to ourselves and others. During this course we will consider the Tibetan Buddhist perspective on consciousness through talks, meditation and discussion. Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
Topics covered in this course include:
- The nature of mind – as a knower
- Buddha-nature – our potential for enlightenment
- Mind as a continuity – spanning past and future lives
- The distinction between mind and brain
- Mind as the source of our experiences – happiness and suffering
Reading Materials:
* Articles in the reading packet provided as a downloadable PDF
* A booklet from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive provided as a gift to you from the center
* A section of the main Discovering Buddhism textbook “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand”
More details to follow.
