with Don Isaacson
online only Thursdays, 6:00pm–7:30pm We are using the Zoom video conferencing system for this class. Please register below to receive your online access information. In this class we will study the second of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s series of books intended for Western and contemporary Asian students. The first book gave a way to approach the Buddhist Path. This second volume describes the foundation of Buddhist practice. It covers important topics which will guide us, help us stay focused on worthwhile subjects and build a firm foundation for a healthy Dharma practice.
"May I read, reflect and meditate on the Buddha's teachings so that I can become a kind, compassionate and wise person.Through this may I be of benefit to all living beings, and in the long term, may I become a fully awakened Buddha." - His Holiness the Dalai Lama Drop by anytime — there is no need to have taken prior classes in this series. |
Don Isaacson is an advanced Dharma student having followed the FPMT Basic Program courses in person for many years, and the FPMT Masters Program online, 2008 to 2013. Don currently serves on the Board of Directors at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel and at Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek.
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The Foundation of Buddhist Practice contains the important teachings that will help us establish a flourishing Dharma practice, beginning with the four seals shared by all Buddhist philosophies, and moves on to an explanation of the reliable cognition that allows us to evaluate the veracity of the Buddha’s teachings.
The book provides many other essential Buddhist teachings, including:
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