Foundational Program Classes and Basic Practices
Explore the Fundamentals of Buddhism
Discovering Buddhism Module 6: All About Karma
This course is designed to familiarize students with the Buddhist concept of cause and effect, or karma, the relationship between actions and results, and how actions are the principal determining factor in whether we experience happiness or suffering. The course will also cover methods of purifying negativities and accumulating merit, enabling us to succeed in our meditation and spiritual life.
Topics will include investigating our intentions, karma and personal responsibility, virtuous and non-virtuous actions and their results, and different practices to purify and accumulate merit.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Classes are Sundays from 10-11:30 AM November 24th, December 8th, 2024; January 19th & 26th, February 2nd & 9th, 2025
Location: In person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St #108 Fairfax Va 22030
Suggested donations: $15/class for non-members and $10/class for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.
How to set up and perform a Nyung Na Fasting Retreat in your own home
This class is ideal for the Discovering Buddhism Students who are participating in the full program or for anyone interested in doing a 2-day fasting retreat.
Nyung Na is a powerful purification practice that was given to the nun Gelongma Palma by Chenrezig Buddha of Compassion. This practice therefore contains great blessings and is highly praised by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as a method for transforming the mind. This practice will strengthen our connection to Chenrezig and enable us to purify our negative states of mind.
Venerable Damchoe will instruct participants on how to set up the preparatory ritual and how to conduct the retreat in their own homes. You can purchase Nyung Na - Instructions by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at https://shop.fpmt.org/nyungne-ebookpdf
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Date and Time: Sunday 2/23 10-11:30 AM
Location: In person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St #108 Fairfax Va 22030
Suggested donations: $15/class for non-members and $10/class for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.
Discovering Buddhism Module 7: Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels
Refuge in the Three Jewels, Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is the foundation for every Buddhist practice. Lama Yeshe has said," Buddhist Refuge is a process of turning inward that begins with our discovery of our unlimited potential for enlightenment." In this course participants will learn who and what are reliable sources of Refuge, what are the causes and functions of taking Refuge, the commitments of Refuge Vows and what is Ultimate Refuge.
We ask participants to please show up 10-15 minutes early to settle in as we start promptly at 10 AM with prayers and a guided meditation
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Dates and Time: Sundays 3/16,3/30, 4/20 & 4/27 10-11:30 AM. Please arrive early.
Location: In person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St #108 Fairfax Va 22030
Suggested donations: $15/class for non-members and $10/class for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.