Foundational Program Classes
and Basic Practices

Explore the Fundamentals of Buddhism

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. This will ensure that others are not disturbed by people entering the room late.

Learn more about the Discovering Buddhism Course from FPMT.

Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe

Date and Time: Sunday 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27 2025, 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. Donate online.

Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the text and materials or if you have any questions.

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Discovering Buddhism Module 8: Establishing a Daily Practice

The purpose of this course is to learn how to develop and maintain a daily meditation practice. This will enable participants to develop their potential and live with a peaceful mind. The series will begin with the 6 preliminary practices followed by learning how to structure your meditation sessions around the Lamrim. The Lamrim Meditations are a series of contemplations created by the Indian Master Atisa. They are the stages of the path that lead to enlightenment. Topics will also include how to set up a shrine and construct a mandala offering.

We ask participants to please show up 10-15 minutes before each class as we begin with prayers and a guided meditation at 10 AM. This will ensure that others are not disturbed by people entering the room late.

Please note that this is not a drop-in program, nor is it an introductory class. Each class builds on the knowledge from the previous class(es).To receive the most benefit, we recommend that you attend the series. Suggested prerequisites are the Discovering Buddhism courses: Presenting the Path, and Refuge in the 3 Jewels. (Recordings of these modules are available on the website.)