Discovering Buddhism, Module 9
Samsara and Nirvana
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
March 12 – April 23, 2019
(7 classes)
In this module, we will explore the natures of samsara and
nirvana, investigate the source of our problems and
dissatisfaction, and learn how to move toward attaining a
lasting state of peace and happiness.
The terms samsara and nirvana describe how life is, and how
it could be.
We are all stuck in samsara — our lives seem to be an
endless cycle of ups and downs, hope, fear, pleasure, pain,
achievement and disappointment, where we are perpetually
wanting something else and our happiness and satisfaction
don't last for very long. But things don't necessarily have
to be this way. The Buddha taught that it is possible to
completely transform our lives and experience a state of
lasting happiness, freedom and joy. This is nirvana — a
state of everlasting peace and well-being.
In these Discovering Buddhism classes, we will discuss the
profound teachings that clearly outline the mechanisms of
cause and effect. These teachings show us how we create our
own difficulties, as well as how we can break free of the
cycles that keep us locked in unhappiness and suffering. We
will investigate how we can empower ourselves with practical
tools that will give us the confidence, commitment and
energy for spiritual transformation.
Everyone is welcome!
Although it is part of the Discovering Buddhism program,
anyone is welcome to attend — you do not have to have
attended previous modules.
Having a long-held interest in the mind's capacity for
transformation, Ven. Gyalten Palmo left home to spend 4½
months in India with an enlightened master in the late
1970's. Ven. Palmo started studying Tibetan Buddhism at the
turn of the century. She has studied closely under Ribur
Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa and Lama Zopa
Rinpoche. She went on to complete the Foundation for the
Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition's (FPMT) Basic
Program coursework and retreats. In 2012, she was ordained
by Choden Rinpoche at Sera Jey Monastic University in India.
As an FPMT-registered teacher, she has been teaching
Discovering Buddhism regularly at Tse Chen Ling Center in
San Francisco since 2013. Ven. Palmo loves studying and
sharing the Dharma with others.
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