English Buddhism Course 2012

• Dawnfirstlight

  8 Feb 12, 08:13

  All classes were conducted by Venerables.

  普觉佛学课程2012 [详情]
  
  English Buddhism Course Sutra Study Module 1
  Venue: KMSPKS, Pagoda of 10000 Buddhas,#02,Medicine Buddha Hall
  Date: 09 Feb – 12 Apr 12,Thu 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
  The sutra discussion based on the Pali canon and to relate the teachings of the Buddha to our daily life.
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  English Buddhism Course Year 1 Module 1
  Venue: KMSPKS, Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 1, Room 9
  Date:12 Feb – 15 Apr 12,Sun 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
  We introduce the life story of Sakyamuni Buddha: from his birth and life as a prince to his renunciation, then to Enlightenment and how the Buddha taught the Dharma until he entered Parinirvana.
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  English Buddhism Course Year 2 Module 1
  Venue: KMSPKS, Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 1, Room 9
  Date: 13 Feb – 16 Apr 12,Mon 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
  We introduce more Buddhist principles-Rebirth and the Six Realms of Existence, Karma, the Concept of ‘I’, the Three Marks of Existence and Dependent Origination.
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  Registration

  • Fee: $30.00
  • Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, Reception
    21 Dec – 28 Feb 12
    09:00 AM – 04:30 PM
  • Cheque or cash payment will be collected on the first day only.
  • Tel : 6849 5300
• Dawnfirstlight

  9 Feb 12, 07:56

  Dear Dharma Friends,

  
  

  Sakya Tenphel Ling will be organising the following Dharma Teachings from 15 Feb to 26 Feb. We welcome all Dharma Friends, beginners or practitioners who wish to proceed with the study and practice of Buddha Dharma and meditation to attend these coming Teachings. Do register with the Office early. We look forward to your participation.

  
  

  Dharma Teachings
  by the Principal of IBA
  Khenpo Dr. Ngawang Jorden

  Program Details:

  1. 1) Teachings on the “Parting from the Four Attachments”

  IF YOU CLING TO THIS LIFE, YOU ARE NOT A PRACTITIONER;

  IF YOU CLING TO THE THREE REALMS, YOU DO NOT HAVE RENUNCIATION;

  IF YOU CLING TO SELF-INTEREST, YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ENLIGHTENMENT MIND;

  IF GRASPING ARISES, YOU DO NOT HAVE THE VIEW.
  
  

  Date/time	Teaching Topic
  15 Feb 2012 (Wed) 8 – 10pm	The Meaning and importance of Mind Training (Lojong) , and, ‘Introduction to the Parting of the 4 Clinging’. Q&A
  15 Feb 2012 (Wed) 8 – 10pm 17 Feb 2012 (Fri) 8 – 10pm 18 Feb 2012 (Sat) 3 – 6pm	Parting From the 1st Clinging 1. Reveal the futility of the 8 worldly concerns Q&A 2. The importance of right understanding, contemplation and meditation with proper moral discipline. Q & A Having turned one’s mind towards the Buddha dharma, one should understand and contemplate on : 1. The precious human birth to generate the enthusiasm and interest, and 2. Death and impermanence to create the urgency and perseverance to practice. Revise and recollect with application through active discussion. Q & A.
  18 Feb 2012 (Sat) 3 – 6pm 19 Feb 2012 (Sun) 2 – 5pm 20 Feb 2012 (Mon) 8 – 10pm	Parting From the 2nd Clinging Realize the Faults of Samsara: the three kinds of sufferings - revealing them through the 3 realms of existence. Root of Sufferings and non-virtuous deeds. Having renounced from this world of existence, one should develop sincerity and one-pointedness in the practice. Revise and recollect with application through active discussion. Q & A.
  20 Feb 2012 (Mon) 8 – 10pm 22 Feb 2012 (Wed) 8 - 10pm	Parting From the 3rd Clinging Abandon the act of self-cherishing and practise the cherishing of others. Develop Bodhicitta: contemplate and meditate on loving kindness, compassion and the enlightened mind. Equalizing self and others meditation, and exchanging self for others meditation. Wishing and entering Bodhicitta Tonglen practice Q & A
  22 Feb 2012 (Wed) 8 - 10pm 24 Feb 2012 (Fri) 8 – 10pm	Parting From the 4th Clinging Abandon extreme views; adopt the Mahayana Madhyamika view. Samatha and Insight Meditation. Q & A

  2. 2) Samatha or Calm Abiding Meditation / Blue Flower Meditation

  25 Feb 2012 (Sat) 3 – 6 pm 26 Feb 2012 (Sun) 3 – 6pm 6 – 7pm

  Practice by means of 4 key points: motionless support, immobile body, unblinking eyes and undistracted mind. Meditation on the Blue Flower as the support to achieve the calm abiding state. Q & A Establish the procedures of Samatha Meditation for Centre’s weekly practice. Thanksgiving speech followed by Dro La Day Kyid Farewell Buffet Dinner

  Brief Biography of Dr Khenpo Ngawang Jorden

  

  Dr. Khenpo Ngawang Jorden studied the five branches of Buddhist philosophy at Sakya College in India under Khenchen Appey Rinpoche. Khenpo Jorden later taught at Sakya College before going to America to study at Harvard University where he completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies. Khenpo Jorden has retired from his teaching post at the University of Chicago and is now the Principal of IBA in Kathmandu .

  
  

  For a more detailed biography, please visit this website of IBA:

  
  

  http://sakyaiba.edu.np/faculty/khenpo-ngawang-jorden.html

  
  

  
  

  Please register at the Office for the Teaching.
  Kindly note that a token fee of $10 will be charged.

  
  

  Note: All programs are subject to last minute change. For Chinese Version, please visit our website.

  
  

  
  

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