Discovering Buddhism: Presenting the Path
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with Ven. Robina Courtin
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm November 3 – December 8, 2020 (6 classes) All times are PST (Pacific Standard Time).
We are using the Zoom video conferencing system for this event. Please register below to receive your online access information. In this course you will gain a clear idea of the path to enlightenment, especially its three main components: renunciation, bodhichitta, and the right view of emptiness. You will understand the progressive, step-like structure of the Lamrim, its origin in the teachings of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, the three scopes, where you fit at your present stage of spiritual development, what you need to do next, and how you get from there to enlightenment.
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Ordained since the late 1970s, Ven. Robina has worked full time for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and their Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala Magazine, executive director of Liberation Prison Project, and as an internationally touring teacher of Buddhism. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom. |
Registration: $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). Registration is required to receive your online access information.
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds.
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds.