Buddhism in a Nutshell is an introductory course that provides a general overview of basic Buddhist philosophy and principles for complete beginners. This course assumes that those who attend are interested in learning something about Buddhism in its various forms and may find the Tibetan Mahayana context appealing.
(If there are no course details below, please register your interest in attending a Buddhism in a Nutshell course through the "Enquiry Form". This course can be run on a regular basis to suit participants requests for session when we have received ten Registrations.)
Course Dates:
Commencing Thursday 28th January 2010 for 5 weeks. 28/1, 4/2, 11/2. 18/2 & 25/2/2010 7pm-8.30pm
Cost:
$75 for 5 weeks includes all handouts, tea & coffee after class.
Location:
Green Point Community Centre, 96 Koolang Road, Green Point. Please see Whereis
Register
Please register your interest in attending this Buddhism in a Nutshell course via the Registration Form link
Course Outline:
Buddhism in a Nutshell covers the following topics:
A little History of Buddhism
The Life of Shakyamuni Buddha
The different kinds of Buddhism: Theravadan, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, etc.
The different schools of Tibetan Buddhism: Gelug, Kagyu, Sakya, Nyingma
How the Buddha answered the big "meaning of life" questions that we all have
The Four Noble Truths
Buddha’s teachings in a gradual form for the practice of one individual
