Exploring Buddhism - Mod. 4 The Sutra Grounds and Paths

with Geshe Tenzin Namdak

An FPMT Study Program, offered in collaboration with Jamyang London Buddhist Centre (in English & online only), Nalanda Monastery in France and Nagarjuna Center in Spain. With this collaboration we aim to create wider access in The Netherlands to the teachings of two of the very few Western Geshes: Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Geshe Tenzin Lösel 

Introduction of Exploring Buddhism 

This Buddhist course is divided into 4 modules:

• Exploring the Mind (May – July 2024)
• Exploring the View, Tenets and the Middle Way (Sept – Nov 2024)
• Exploring the Fundamentals of Reasoning and Debate (Jan – March 2025)
• Exploring the Sutra Grounds and Paths (May – July 2025)

 

Module 4 - the Sutra Grounds and Paths with Geshe Namdak

This module rounds up the philosophical aspect of the program with a presentation of the path for mental development on the way to liberation and enlightenment.

To understand how we need to proceed on the spiritual paths, it is important to have the map of this journey. This module presents what needs to be abandoned, i.e., eliminating the afflictions together with their seeds, and what needs to be accumulated, i.e., method and wisdom, and how to proceed in one’s realization of emptiness from a conceptual one to a direct realization. In this way, the meaning of the name of this topic, Grounds and Paths, is that “Grounds” refers to the basis of these qualities and “Paths” refers to the map of our spiritual path to liberation and enlightenment, and what we need to do in order to proceed in that direction.

For whom & benefits

“Although initially I thought it was more of a theoretical course it turned out to be very practical in terms of what you can actually take into your practice and into your daily life and helps you shift your perspective on things. I found that very beneficial so I’m coming back for the next one… I’m very much intending to sign up again just to review and consolidate what I learned.” - Mircea (student of Exploring Buddhism 2021-2024)

• The lessons are suitable for practitioners with some background in Buddhist teachings like Discovering Buddhism and have some ground level understanding of the Lam Rim. You do not need to be a Buddhist.
• To be able to explore profound, ancient Buddhist wisdom & insights into mindscience and philosophy explained in a clear and accessible way.
• To be able to learn from & progress in your path with the support of two amazing teachers. Geshe means “one who knows virtue, one who knows what should be practiced and what should be given up”. Geshe is a Tibetan Buddhist academic degree for monks who have successfully finished a decades-long study in Buddhist philosophy and psychology at a renowned monastic university.

Your teacher

Geshe Tenzin Namdak (Resident Teacher @ Jamyang London Buddhist Centre)

After completing his university studies in Hydrology, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey Monastic University in India, as well as the traditional 1-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. Geshe Namdak incorporates his knowledge of science into his teaching, with a clear, warm and humorous style. Geshe Namdak is now Resident Teacher at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.

Practical details

• Day: Every Thursday evening, module 4 starts from Thursday evening May 8 to July 24 (online Saturday reviews: April 12, May 31, June 28, July 26)
• Time: from 19.30 – 21.30 hrs (teaching and Q&A)
• Language:
  • The teachings will be given in English.
  • You will be provided with a textbook both in English and Dutch 
• Online: via Zoom.
• Registration: Please use this link to register for the student learning platform and for offering donations for the course to Jamyang London Buddhist Centre .
• Recordings: will be made available to the students via de student learning platform provided by Jamyang London Buddhist Center.
• More information: https://jamyang.co.uk/exploring-buddhism-2

Donations

The monthly donations will be collected by Jamyang London Buddhist Centre as they are the lead organizing center. Your donations are donated to your teachers Geshe Namdak and Geshe Losel, Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, Nalanda Monastery and a small part to Maitreya Instituut. Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us (amsterdam@maitreya.nl) if it might be an obstacle for you.

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