Detta är en upprepande händelse2022-02-16 19:30
Buddhism in a nutshell: 5 week course or drop-in
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(Onsdag) 19:30 - 21:00
Information om evenemang
Buddhism in a Nutshell is an FPMT introductory course that provides an overview of Buddhism in general and Buddhism in the Tibetan tradition in
Information om evenemang
Buddhism in a Nutshell is an FPMT introductory course that provides an overview of Buddhism in general and Buddhism in the Tibetan tradition in particular. It is suitable for people encountering Buddhism for the first time, as well as for people who have heard or read some Buddhist teachings but would like a more structured approach to understanding the path to enlightenment as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha.
Each session consists of teachings, discussions, and short guided meditations suitable for beginners.
You can join the whole course or drop-in sessions.
Session 1 Welcome and Introduction, the Buddha and his teachings
Brief meditation & motivation
What is Buddhism?
The Buddhist approach, importance of logic and reasoning in Buddhism, the potential we have
Group discussion
Scanning meditation and motivation
Who was the Buddha
The first teaching – the four noble truths
Group discussion
Session 2 The 4 Noble Truths
Meditation counting the breath and motivation
Detailed look at the 4 Noble Truths
Antidote to cause of suffering puts stop to result of suffering
Group discussion
Session 3 Understanding the mind
Gratitude meditation and motivation, mind like sky meditation
Explanation of mind – characteristics, how and why it can be developed
Explanation of meditation
A closer look at consciousness – difference between mind and body
Group discussion
Session 4 The three jewels & refuge
Meditation – interdependence, gratitude and the purpose of life motivation
The purpose of life
The role of ethics and view
Three jewels & refuge based on faith
Group discussion
Session 5 Lamrim and putting teachings into practice
Meditation and motivation
The path – Lamrim
Group discussion
Meditation and motivation
Putting teachings into practice in daily life
What progress looks
Working with difficult emotions
Next steps
Q & A
Practical information and how to register
Course dates: February 9 – March 9
Weekday: Wednesdays
Time: 19:30-21:00
Language: English
Location: This course is offered online only. When you have purchased a ticket you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting.
Donation: Full course 600 SEK / Drop-in 140 SEK
Last day of registration: February 4
Registration/Buy ticket: You register for the course by purchasing a ticket here on the website, see “Tickets” below.
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We offer a 20 percent discount on the “minimum donation” to retired, unemployed, and students. To use this discount, please add the course to the cart, click on Checkout, and in the box “Coupon code” type in “discount20” . When your order is completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Look in the junk mail folder if you purchased a ticket and haven’t received a confirmation email. Consider adding [email protected] to your safe senders’ list to be able to receive tickets and confirmation in your inbox.
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Venerable Thubten Dechen
Venerable Thubten Dechen
Venerable Dechen is a graduate of the Basic Programme and student of the current Masters Programme at Institute of Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy. She is a former elder of the online Buddhism in a Nutshell and Meditation 101 programmes. She ordained with Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2017 and is currently working to put the teachings she has received into practice.