Introduction to the Stages and Paths of Buddhism
Free Course and Series of ZOOM Discussions
featuring the teachings of two Buddhas: H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Je Tsongkhapa
September 16, 2023: Lesson 5A-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
September 23, 2023: Lesson 5B-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
September 30, 2023: Lesson 5C-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
October 7, 2023: Lesson 5D-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
October 14, 2023: Lesson 5E-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
October 21, 2023: Lesson 5F-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
October 28, 2023: Lesson 5G-The Great Stage: METHOD PATH of BODHICHITTA; seeking the liberation of all beings (not just human) of the Mahayana Tradition through correct cultivation, mastering the six paramitas, and developing bodhichitta.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
November 4, 2023: Lesson 6-The Great Stage-WISDOM PATH of EMPTINESS; developing the right view of emptiness and using language and contemplative-illumination prajna to realize the ultimate goal of intrinsic-reality prajna or absolute truth (enlightenment). [LFBCS class DCB22-I through DCB 25-IV: Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra will be offered concurrently.] These discussions will continue until we complete our study of the preliminary translation we have of the entire text or we are able to get an authorized translation that you can all read.
TBA: Lesson 7-the Conclusion & Next Steps: how to continue your cultivation and Dharma practice so that we may become accomplished and help many living beings.
Classes start 9:00 am Pacific Time
STEP ONE: Enroll in Learning from Buddha College & Seminary Course C41(A) -Three Principal Stages & Paths of Buddhist Practice: https://learningfrombuddha.org/procedural-guide/. Free Auditing membership available. Once enrolled you may go to course and watch videos of classes on the earlier classes for Lessons 1-4.
STEP TWO: Register for Zoom Discussions (Only those enrolled in courses C41(A) can attend these zoom discussions. If you want credit for the courses and/or have access to the questions, also enroll in DCB22, DCB23, DCB24, and/or DCB25): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkceGsrjIrEteji9UwiaC9HPm-DoBsvqc8.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COURSE: https://learningfrombuddha.org/courses/c41/. For more general information go to http://learningfrombuddha.org ; or email us at zhaxiz@gmail.com ; call +1 (626) 375-6328; or write Xuanfa Institute, 11507 East Ashlan Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657, USA. You can sign up for the weekly BLOG of the Holy Vajrasana Temple Abbot, Zhaxi Zhuoma Shang Da De at http://zhaxizhuoma.org and receive information on new courses, retreats, and other events. You can also visit http://holyvajrasana.org to learn more about our temple and the Dharma.
Revised August 8, 2023
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