Buddhism in a Nutshell
Buddhism-Nutshell

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. Facilitator: Jill Grosche

(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:
19, 26 January, 2, 9, 16, 23 February 2012 (subject to minimum booking requirements)
Cost:
$80 for 6 weeks includes all handouts, tea & coffee after class.
Location:
Green Point Community Centre, 96 Koolang Road, Green Point.   Please see Whereis
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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  
  • What does it mean to be a Buddhist
 
 
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