FPMT Discovering Buddhism:
(Module 12)
Program Description:
Compelled by his compassionate wisdom, the Buddha taught that the root of all of our dissatisfaction and difficulties is our ignorance of how things actually exist. Meditation on emptiness can overcome this misconception and thus is crucial for the attainment of complete enlightenment. In this course, we first explore how to cultivate the meditative concentration to support a deeper understanding of emptiness and then examine the different analytical techniques that are essential for developing this wisdom.
Wisdom of Emptiness is the twelve module in the Discovering Buddhism (DB) series of classes. The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition developed DB. Whether you want to work towards completing the Discovering Buddhism course or are simply interested in learning more about Tibetan Buddhism, this class is a great place to start!
Compelled by his compassionate wisdom, the Buddha taught that the root of all of our dissatisfaction and difficulties is our ignorance of how things actually exist. Meditation on emptiness can overcome this misconception and thus is crucial for the attainment of complete enlightenment. In this course, we first explore how to cultivate the meditative concentration to support a deeper understanding of emptiness and then examine the different analytical techniques that are essential for developing this wisdom.
Wisdom of Emptiness is the twelve module in the Discovering Buddhism (DB) series of classes. The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition developed DB. Whether you want to work towards completing the Discovering Buddhism course or are simply interested in learning more about Tibetan Buddhism, this class is a great place to start!
About Gen Don Handrick:
Gen Don Handrick is a touring teacher for the FPMT, sharing the Dharma with centers and study groups in North America and other parts of the world, both in-person and online. From 2006 through 2020, he served as the resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling, in Santa Fe, NM. During that time, he also taught regularly at Ksitigarbha Tibetan Buddhist Center in Taos, NM, and volunteered for the Liberation Prison Project, teaching Buddhism once a month at a prison in nearby Santa Rosa. Beginning in 2016, Don became a touring teacher for half of each year, visiting and teaching at other centers worldwide. Since 2012 he has been an active member of the Interfaith Leadership Alliance of Santa Fe.
Gen Don has received teachings from many esteemed lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, and Khensur Jampa Tegchok. In 1998 he attended the FPMT's Masters Program of Buddhist Studies in Sutra and Tantra, a seven-year residential study program conducted at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Tuscany, Italy. He completed all five subjects of this program in 2004, receiving an FPMT final certificate with high honors. In 2015, he had the honor of being selected to lead the renowned November Course, a one-month teaching and meditation retreat held annually at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Gen Don Handrick is a touring teacher for the FPMT, sharing the Dharma with centers and study groups in North America and other parts of the world, both in-person and online. From 2006 through 2020, he served as the resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling, in Santa Fe, NM. During that time, he also taught regularly at Ksitigarbha Tibetan Buddhist Center in Taos, NM, and volunteered for the Liberation Prison Project, teaching Buddhism once a month at a prison in nearby Santa Rosa. Beginning in 2016, Don became a touring teacher for half of each year, visiting and teaching at other centers worldwide. Since 2012 he has been an active member of the Interfaith Leadership Alliance of Santa Fe.
Gen Don has received teachings from many esteemed lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, and Khensur Jampa Tegchok. In 1998 he attended the FPMT's Masters Program of Buddhist Studies in Sutra and Tantra, a seven-year residential study program conducted at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Tuscany, Italy. He completed all five subjects of this program in 2004, receiving an FPMT final certificate with high honors. In 2015, he had the honor of being selected to lead the renowned November Course, a one-month teaching and meditation retreat held annually at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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.
Although it is part of the Discovering Buddhism program, anyone is welcome to attend — you do not have to have attended previous modules.
Registration:
Advanced registration for this program is required.
We offer all Dharma teachings and center events on a “dana” basis. This means we’re grateful for your generosity but there is no required cost to attend and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Suggested donation amounts are provided, and we welcome you to offer what you can to help us sustain our programming and make the dharma and events like this possible. And of course, ordained sangha (ordained nuns and monks) are always welcome free of charge.
If you're not donating at this time but would like to attend, please email [email protected].
Advanced registration for this program is required.
We offer all Dharma teachings and center events on a “dana” basis. This means we’re grateful for your generosity but there is no required cost to attend and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Suggested donation amounts are provided, and we welcome you to offer what you can to help us sustain our programming and make the dharma and events like this possible. And of course, ordained sangha (ordained nuns and monks) are always welcome free of charge.
If you're not donating at this time but would like to attend, please email [email protected].