fundamentals of buddhism: dharma discussion
Emaho's student-led discussions have been powerful tools of learning for Rinpoche's students. By exploring a topic taken from the teachings of Buddhism, students gain a valuable opportunity to dive deeply into a subject and then share their knowledge with others.
Students have commented that this practice has been both challenging and rewarding. Bringing together a presentation for others adds a new dimension to one's study. The richness and depth of Buddhism's often complex philosophy is challenging, yet it rewards the student willing to explore the teachings in this different way.
The discussions follow the popular Wednesday evening meditation sessions. We are fortunate that we can learn together in this time-honored manner.
topics and schedule for 2011
Discouragement - Self Confidence
with Regula Stewart
February 2, 8-9 pm
The Two Truths
with Donna Tash
March 2, 8-9 pm
Mantras and the Power of Speech
with Greg Sandoval
March 16, 8-9 pm
Taking Refuge
with Terri Register
April 6, 8-9 pm
Five Enemies to Meditation
with Steve Ullman
April 20, 8-9 pm
Mindfulness Meditation in Therapy
with Gabbie Ciuca
May 18, 8-9 pm
Atisha's Seven Point Cause and Effect for Generating Bodhicitta
with Chad Woodland
August 3, 8-9 pm
Shaping Motivation
with Regula Stewart
August 17, 8-9 pm
Emptiness
with Jan Tatman
September 14, 8-9 pm
Tonglen
with Ernie Stewart
October 19, 8-9 pm
Vajrasattva
with Denise Viall
November 9, 8-9 pm
Diety Meditation Practice
with Marie Blanche
December 7, 8-9 pm
Understanding Key Buddhist Terms
Explaining key concepts that help us to better understand the Dharma
with Donna Tash
February 24, 8-9 pm
Beginning the Practice of Tibetan Buddhism
How to integrate this practice into our everyday lives
with Sian Behnfeldt
March 17, 8-9 pm
Cultivating Compassion - Connecting with Others
Meditations & visualizations that help us connect with our love & compassion
with Steve Ullman
April 21, 8-9 pm
Seven-Point Turning the Mind
Understanding the Seven Point Turning the mind to develop Bodhicitta, the practice of exchanging oneself with others and the 10 deeds of a Bodhisattva.
with Gabbie Ciuca
May 26, 8-9 pm
Compassion in Action - TO BE RESCHEDULED
“It is not enough to just meditate and pray, we also must take positive actions in this world” (His Holiness The Dalai Lama). How to put compassion into action.
with Jackie Sepulveda
June 16, 8-9 pm
Bringing more compassion into our lives
The practice of Chenrezig and the mantra Oh Mani Padme Hum.
with Greg Sandoval
July 21, 8-9 pm
Purification In Tibetan Buddhism
What is purification from a Buddhist point of view and how can we purify.
with Sian Behnfeldt
August 18, 8-9 pm
Happiness
with Denise Viall
September 15, 8-9 pm
Mind of Anger - Mind of Patience
with Ernie Stewart
October 20, 8-9 pm
Discouragement/Self-Confidence
Shaping self confidence and courage by working with the discouragement that sometimes comes up in spiritual practice.
with Regula Stewart
February 2, 2011, 8-9 pm
