Module 1. Mind and Its Potential
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Examine the mind and how it creates happiness and suffering. Learn to transform destructive thoughts and attitudes to create a positive and joyous mind!
Module 2. How to Meditate
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit, how to set up a meditation session, different meditation techniques, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation
Module 3. Presenting the Path
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Get an overview of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening. Study the life story of the Buddha and discover the lam-rim, or graduated path to enlightenment.
Module 4. The Spiritual Teacher
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities of teacher and student, and how to relate to a teacher for greatest benefit.
Module 5. Death and Rebirth
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our lives. Learn to fulfill your purpose in life, resolve conflicts, and develop the skills to help yourself and others at death.
Module 6. All About Karma
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Learn the essential facts about the law of cause and effect. Explore ways to deal with life most effectively and take control of your future!
Module 7. Refuge in the Three Jewels
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Find out what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels and the essential practices of refuge. Learn about the advantage of taking lay vows and their role in enhancing our spiritual growth.
Module 8. Establishing a Daily Practice
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice and find out the elements necessary to generate realizations. Get some tips for making every action meaningful.
Module 9. Samsara and Nirvana
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Investigate what samsara is and how we are stuck in it. Find out what nirvana is and how to achieve it. Learn how to be free from suffering and empower yourself with practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever.
Module 10. How to Develop Bodhichitta
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Discover practices that develop our innate qualities of compassion. Learn to apply these techniques to generate the mind of bodhichitta, known as the very heart of Buddha's teachings.
Module 11. Transforming Problems
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Learn the disadvantages of self-cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others. Learn to employ the special techniques of mind training (lojong) to transform problems into happiness.
Module 12. Wisdom of Emptiness
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
The realization of emptiness is crucial for the attainment of liberation and enlightenment. Learn to develop calm abiding and different methods of meditation on emptiness.
Module 13. Introduction to Tantra
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
Learn what tantra is, how it works, and why it is a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn to practice simple Kriya tantric methods. Learn to integrate tantra with lam-rim meditation for optimal results.
Module 14. Special Integration Experiences
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
By undertaking intensive practices of purification and a two-week lam-rim retreat, you prepare your mind in the best way to realize the path to enlightenment. Purification practices include: 100,000 prostrations, 3-month Vajrasattva retreat, and Nyung Nä. This is a great way to seal the blessings of this program!
Discovering Buddhism Discussion Forums
Course categoryDiscovering Buddhism
This course is the Discovering Buddhism Student and Elder Forum which will be monitored by Discovering Buddhism Elders who will contribute to the discussions and give input and advice for any unresolved discussions.
The purpose of this forum is for students of Discovering Buddhism at home and Discovering Buddhism online to explore the content of the Discovering Buddhism courses, supporting each other in the study and practice of the materials presented.
The purpose of this forum is for students of Discovering Buddhism at home and Discovering Buddhism online to explore the content of the Discovering Buddhism courses, supporting each other in the study and practice of the materials presented.