Introductory Classes are Open to All
No prior Buddhist knowledge or experience required
Discovering Buddhism Module 5: Death and Rebirth
In this module, we will explore the process of death and rebirth from a Buddhist perspective. Students will learn how to apply these teachings and meditations to their daily lives and will learn the various lines of reasoning to demonstrate the plausibility of rebirth. In addition, these teachings will give us skills to help both ourselves and others at the time of death. Each class will include prayers, guided meditations, teaching, and Q&A. We ask that you come at least 10 minutes before as we start promptly at 10 AM with prayers and guided meditation.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Classes are Sundays from 10-11:30 AM September 15th - November 3rd, 2024
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 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.
The Practice of Prostrations to the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas
This preliminary practice enables us to purify negative actions through prostrations. We purify specific negative karma with the recitation of the 35 Buddhas' names and prostrations. This class and practice session will include instruction, recitation of the names of the 35 Confession Buddhas, and prostrations. One can engage in full-length or five-limb prostrations. Or you may simply place your hands in the prostration mudra at your heart. If you wish to obtain a copy of the practice please order this from shop.fpmt.org
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Dates and Time: Sunday, November 17th, 10 AM- 11:30 AM, 2024
Location In Person: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St. #108, Fairfax VA 22030
Contact: spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions
Suggested Donations: $15 for non-members and $10 for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Please check the calendar to confirm.