Introduction to Buddhism 104:
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Curious about Buddhism or a path of mindfulness? This course is for you. Introduction to Buddhism is a series of four courses (101-104) that are part of Nalandabodhi’s Path of Study and introduces students to foundational Buddhist topics and principles. INTRO 104 introduces you to the following themes and topics:
- Mindfulness of Body
- Mindfulness of Feelings
- Mindfulness of Mind
- Mindfulness of Phenomena
The accompanying source books by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche are available for purchase at the Nalanda Store. It is recommended that the class readings be done prior to each class. Each topic is covered in 1-2 sessions. Contact philadelphia@nalandabodhi.org for class schedule.
“We’re cultivating our intelligence as opposed to expanding or upgrading its contents. It’s like brightening a room by putting a higher-watt light bulb in a lamp. Suddenly we can see everything in the room much more clearly.
    — Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Date/Time
Date(s) - Sun., December 20, 2026
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Location Online via Zoom
