Foundations of Buddhism New Course - Opens January 2012 - 14 Week course, available for university credit
- Interactive discussion forum
- Western academic approach to benefit both scholars and practitioners
Check out a sample from two lectures below! Further Information The course begins in India just before the time of the Buddha and considers the religious and social life there before moving on to the story of the Buddha himself and his early teachings. We then look at how the Buddhist tradition spread through India, the rise of Mahayana and Vajrayana, and the spread of the tradition to other parts of Asia. The later philosophical developments of the Madhyamaka and Yogacara schools are also examined, as are a number of the innovations of Mahayana Buddhism and the practices that arose as part of Vajrayana Buddhism. The course also considers modern Buddhism in SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Tibet, China, Japan, and the West. - Study anywhere!
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- Moderated student forum
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Cultivating Patience At a Glance - Created for scholars and practitioners alike
- Designed for daily viewing over the course of one month
- Interactive discussion forum
Check out an extract from a lecture below! Further Information Cultivating Patience, The Antithesis of Anger 8th century scholar-practitioner Santideva wrote The Way of the Bodhisattva, which explains how to practice generosity, discipline, patience, diligence and meditation while striving to recognize the awakened mind. In the sixth chapter, Santideva details the vital importance of the Perfection of Patience, offering practical methods to help us abandon anger and frustration in our everyday lives. This chapter, taught over 33 sessions, is designed to be viewed daily over the course of a month. It is perfect for both scholars and practitioners who are looking to deepen their understanding and experience of studying a classic text in a traditional way. - Study anywhere!
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