CANCELLED:
Discovering Buddhism: Samsara and Nirvana
Taught by Venerable Gyalten Palmo
Thursday evenings
CLASS will be rescheduled to Winter 2021
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 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.
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.
"Samsara and Nirvana" is Module 9 in the FPMT Discovering Buddhism Program. See our website for more information about Discovering Buddhism or any of the FPMT Education Programs.
https://www.tsechenling.org/discovering-buddhism.html
*Please note there will be a practice day as part of this program, date TBD.
Course fee:
$5-20 (per class)
$30-108 (entire course)
Ordained sangha free of charge.
No one turned away for lack of funds. if this applies to you, please email the Tse Chen Ling Office at [email protected]
CLASS will be rescheduled to Winter 2021
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 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.
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.
"Samsara and Nirvana" is Module 9 in the FPMT Discovering Buddhism Program. See our website for more information about Discovering Buddhism or any of the FPMT Education Programs.
https://www.tsechenling.org/discovering-buddhism.html
*Please note there will be a practice day as part of this program, date TBD.
Course fee:
$5-20 (per class)
$30-108 (entire course)
Ordained sangha free of charge.
No one turned away for lack of funds. if this applies to you, please email the Tse Chen Ling Office at [email protected]
Why Donate?
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of online teaching programs in these challenging times. Of course, tickets are not necessary and all are welcome to attend online. Thank you!
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of online teaching programs in these challenging times. Of course, tickets are not necessary and all are welcome to attend online. Thank you!
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