Are you interested in Buddhism but don't know where to start? Have you heard words like dharma and karma and samsara thrown around and wondered what they meant or why they mattered? Do you want to get a quick overview of Buddhism without making a long-term commitment?
Then... We have just the program for you. In five short classes, we will introduce you to the major terms and concepts of Buddhism - a fast tour of the basics, developed by FPMT, to enable you to take the next steps if you want more.
For five Tuesday nights throughout the year, we will attempt to provide a broad, simple overview of these and other key aspects of Buddhism and our practice. The classes will be Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm. In keeping with our tradition, they are offered on a donation basis and no pre-registration is needed. We expect to offer this course 2 times per year as a place to begin.
There will be no required reading, no homework and no quizzes!! There will be a suggested reading list for those who want to read more. Topics covered include:
- The Four Noble Truths
- Different kinds of Buddhism: Theravadan, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, Ch'an, Pure Land, etc.
- Buddha's teachings in a gradual form for the practice of one individual... where to start, what next, etc.
- More...
Note: The next series of Buddhism in a Nutshell has not yet been scheduled. Check back periodically for updates.
Kadampa Center, Raleigh, NC, USA
Affiliated with the Foundation for
the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama