Discovering Buddhism, Module 5
Death and Rebirth
Six Tuesday sessions
October 20 – December 1, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm PT (Pacific Time)
in-person at Land of Medicine Buddha and online
no class November 17
Practice Day
Saturday, December 5, 2026
2:00pm – 5:00pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
in-person at Land of Medicine Buddha and online
Program Category: Dharma Education — Foundational
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Discovering Buddhism
Join a new cycle of Discovering Buddhism —
a fresh opportunity for students of all backgrounds
to explore the foundations of the Buddhist path together.
The two-year FPMT foundational-level program is offered in a hybrid format,
taught by our resident teacher Geshe Tenzin Legtsok,
and our beloved teacher Venerable Angie Muir.
Explore an
overview of the 2-year Discovering Buddhism curriculum
offered from June 2026 to June 2028,
hosted collaboratively by Ocean of Compassion and
Land of Medicine Buddha.
Become part of a new cohort of students to learn,
grow your spiritual practice, and study with our wonderful teachers.
Module 5: Death and Rebirth
Explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on
how we live our lives.
Be guided in skillful reflection on the meaning of death and
what to expect at the time of death.
Learn how accepting the reality of death and preparing for
it helps us fulfill our purpose in life, resolve conflicts,
and develop skills to help both ourselves and others at the
time of death.
Come to understand how eventually, through Buddhist
practice, we can overcome death altogether.
This program is offered in collaboration with
Land of Medicine Buddha.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for attending this program.
Discovering Buddhism is an entry-level program
in Buddhist philosophy and practice.
Geshe Legtsok has shared his intention to begin teaching the
FPMT Basic Program
in June 2028.
Discovering Buddhism is highly recommended as a
preparation for the Basic Program.
Geshe Tenzin Legtsok has been ordained as
a Buddhist monk since 2001 and is the first American to
complete the twenty-year Geshe Studies Program in classic
Indian Buddhist treatises and their Tibetan commentaries at
Sera Jey Monastic University
in South India, following
the tradition of ancient Nalanda University. In 2025, he
completed the traditional study of tantra at
Gyudmed Tantric Monastery.
With over two decades of study and practice under the
guidance of great masters, including His Holiness the
Dalai Lama and Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Legtsok
brings profound insights into the application of Buddhist
teachings. Born in Virginia, USA in 1973, he earned a
Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College in 1995. His quest to
answer the question, “What makes for the most happy and
meaningful life,” led him to major in philosophy,
eventually guiding him to study meditation and philosophy
with teachers among the exiled Tibetan communities in
India and Nepal since 1999.
Dedicated to studying and teaching Buddhist philosophy,
Geshe Legtsok seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with
modern-day relevance. His teachings emphasize
understanding and transforming the mind through practice,
and he is committed to helping others navigate the
spiritual path with clarity and patience.