Discovering Buddhism: Presenting the Path

with Emily Hsu

Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
May 20 – June 24
(6 classes)

Module 3 of the Discovering Buddhism series, “Presenting the Path”, introduces the lam-rim, or the stages of the path to enlightenment. The lam-rim gives an overview of the entire path of the Buddha’s teachings and presents it in a logical, sequential way. We can see how all of the various teachings and methods of the Buddha fit together so that we can practice in a balanced way and according to our capabilities. Also, we come to understand that all the teachings of the Buddha are free of contradiction.

One of the most amazing benefits of the lam-rim is its practicality in daily life. We can deal with difficult situations by recalling the law of cause and effect (karma) and the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence (samsara). And the teachings of the great scope show how negative circumstances can be transformed into the path to enlightenment.

Prerequisites: none

Atiśa Dīpaṃkara Śrījñāna

Supporting reading
The Dalai Lama, Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment, Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Geshe Rabten, The Essential Nectar, Wisdom Publications
Pabongka Rinpoche, Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, Wisdom Publications

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Registration at the Door: $15 per class or $75 for the entire course (six classes) if paid in full on the first day of class.  Members of a certain level get courses for free (see the membership program for details).

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