DB Module 11: How to Transform Problems into Happiness

Discovering Buddhism (DB)

Awakening the limitless potential of your mind

Looking at Buddhism from the outside in, it might feel like standing at the shores of a mighty ocean, trying to come up with a question that makes sense. Where to begin?
If you want help and guidance in exploring this ocean of wisdom, we can offer you the program Discovering Buddhism (DB).
In this program we give participants an experimental taste of the Buddhist teachings and skills that help to make their lives very meaningful.
This program will provide you with a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism.

How it Works:
The Discovering Buddhism modules consist of teachings, meditations and practices, discussions/reflections, assessment questions, and practice mornings. Students may do some or all of these components of each module, as they wish and are interested. Those who complete all the components receive a completion card for the specific module.

Discovering Buddhism contains fourteen modules, and it takes about two years to complete. When you do, you have a solid foundation in the teachings and practices of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.

The modules do not need to be completed in order and students can join at any time, except for modules 12 and 13.
 

Monday evenings from September 6 – December 13 from 20:00 – 21:30 (see exceptions below)
Donation to cover costs: € 42 per DB module (6 classes)
DB module together with Monday evening guided meditation € 52
Single evening: DB class and guided meditation € 10
Single DB class € 7,50

For online teachings, half of the above donations is applicable.
To support the Maitreya Institute in these difficult times, we would appreciate if you can adhere to the normal suggested donations, as the fixed charges for the building and livelihood of those for whom we are responsible remain the same. 

Bank details: Maitreya Institute Amsterdam,  NL 52 TRIO 019.84.48.201 

 

DB Module 11: How to Transform Problems into Happiness

Description:

In this module we’ll explore and learn special techniques of mind training or ‘lo-jong. As means to transform problems into happiness and to see and use problems as a way for inner growth and developments all the way up to Enlightenment. We’ll learn how to make a supportive daily practice which can generate the realizations of the path to Enlightenment, developing our innate qualities of love-kindness, compassion, and appreciation of others.

When?

From September 6 – October 18 (6 classes)

Please note: Monday September 20 only online class and no class on September 27

Please register in advance, mail to amsterdam@maitreya.nl and inform us if you would like to participate live at the center or via Zoom.

 

DB Module 12: The Wisdom of Interconnection and Interdependence

The wisdom and realization of the interdependent nature of self and reality is crucial on our spiritual path. Take this opportunity to enhance your ability to bring this about. Learn how to develop calm abiding and different other methods and explore practices to support these meditations and remove obstacles from gaining insights.

When?

From November 1– December 13 (6 classes). No class on Monday November 8

Note: to join this module some background in Tibetan Buddhism is advisable. If you have not joined some previous DB modules, please contact Annelies via amsterdam@maitreya.nl to see if this module is suitable for you.

Please register in advance, mail to amsterdam@maitreya.nl and inform us if you would like to participate live at the center or via Zoom.

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