Foundational Program Classes
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Discovering Buddhism - Module 12
The Wisdom of Emptiness
December 2025 - January 2026
The Buddha taught a method to become free from the cycle of suffering called samsara. These essential instructions are teachings on how ourselves, others and all situations we encounter are empty of any true existence. In this course we will look at what this actually means. If we are able to take this to heart we can achieve some inner peace that will result in a permanent cessation of suffering in the future. Participants will also learn what are conventional and ultimate truths and how to engage in different meditations on Emptiness.
We ask that students show up 10-15 minutes before the class begins at 10 AM as we start promptly with prayers and meditation. This will ensure that participants are not disturbed by people entering the room late. Please enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with snacks before and after class.
Please note this is not a drop-in nor an introductory class. To receive the most benefit, it is best to attend the entire series.
Leader: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Date: Sundays December 14th & 21st; January 11th & 18th; 10-11:30 AM
Location: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main ST #108, Fairfax, VA 22030+
Suggested Donations: $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds. You can donate online if you prefer,
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the required reading materials and if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.
Discovering Buddhism Module 13 - Introduction to Tantra
February, 2026
"According to Tantra, perfection is not something that is waiting for us somewhere in the future....Everything that we need in order to be complete is within us right at this very moment. It is simply a matter of being able to recognize it. This is the tantric approach." (Lama Yeshe, Introduction to Tantra)
In this 4 part series we will explore methods and concepts from the Tibetan Buddhist Tantric Tradition. Topics will include our basic purity, overcoming ordinary appearances, seeing the guru as the deity, generation and completion stages as well as how to arise as a deity and maintain pure appearance.
We ask that students show up 10-15 minutes before the class begins at 10 AM as we start promptly with prayers and meditation. This will ensure that participants are not disturbed by people entering the room late. Please enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before and after class.
Please note this is not a drop-in nor an introductory class. To receive the most benefit, it is best to attend the entire series.
Leader: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Date: Sundays February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, 2026; 10-11:30 AM
Location: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main ST #108, Fairfax, VA 22030+
Suggested Donations: $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds. You can donate online if you prefer.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the required reading materials and if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.