Foundational Program Classes
and Basic Practices
Explore the Fundamentals of Buddhism
Discovering Buddhism - Module 11 Transforming Problems
Last class Nov 23, 2025
In this series students will learn how to put problems to good use. In short, how to make lemonade from lemons! This class will focus on the widely renowned 8 Verses of Training the Mind by Langri Tangpa Dorje Senghe, an 11th century Buddhist Master. In each session there will be prayers, 2 guided meditations, a teaching and Q & A.
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 note this is not a drop-in nor an introductory class. To receive the most benefit, it is best to attend the entire series.
Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Date and Times: Sundays Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 2025; 10AM - 11:30AM
Location: Location: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St. #108, Fairfax, VA 22030
Suggested Donations: $15 for non-members and $10 for members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the required reading materials and if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.
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 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
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for the required reading materials and if you have any questions.
Please check the calendar to confirm.