Introduction to Buddhism
This class is 6 weeks long.
One strength of Buddhism is its practices. According to Thich Nhat Hahn, “Awareness of Being is the backbone of the Buddhist method. Awareness of Being is a discipline that helps man to realize himself.”
In this class you will learn:
1. To discern simple spiritual practices that are useful.
2. To discern universal wisdom that is helpful when held in universal consciousness.
3. To discern ways of being that are the outward extension of inner practice.
4. To get an authentic sense of “right” and “wrong” without guilt. (A.k.a., wholesome and not wholesome)
Specific Information:
This is a forum based MPP course.
Individual Homework Time Commitment: 45 minutes per day, 7 days per week.
Structure of Course: Six weeks including one introductory video and six weekly instructional videos, each about 45 minutes long.
Course dates: January 4 – February 15, 2021
Cost is $120.
Textbook needed is The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Nhat Hahn.
Class is offered in Zoom. Familiarity with Zoom is helpful.
Registration closes on December 27.
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