Path of Study: Introduction to Buddhism (102)

Introduction to Buddhism 102:
Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity

Curious about Buddhism or a path of mindfulness? This course is for you. Introduction to Buddhism is a series of courses that are part of Nalandabodhi’s Path of Study and introduces students to foundational Buddhist topics and principles. INTRO 102 introduces you to the following themes and topics:

• The Path is the Goal
• The Play of Confusion and Sanity (The Four Truths)
• Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions I
• Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions II

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