DB1: MIND AND ITS POTENTIAL

To understand the Buddhist worldview, it is necessary to appreciate the central role of the mind or consciousness. According to Buddha, the mind is not physical, not the handiwork of a creator or our parents, It is beginningless and endless and possesses Buddha-Nature.

In this module we will explore what is "mind," its nature and function and how the mind affects our experience of happiness and suffering. We will also address the relationship between the mind and the brain; how it is the creator of all our experiences; the implications of a mind without a beginning nor an end and the different levels of consciousness.

Teacher: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe

Dates: Sept 15,22 & 29; Oct 6 & 13; 7PM- 8:30PM

Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions

To learn more about the entire FPMT Discovering Buddhism program, click here.

Each class will include prayers, guided meditations, a teaching and time for Q & A. There will also be one session devoted to a discussion of the topics covered.

Students must register for the upcoming module and be able to attend on a regular basis as this is a study program. Suggested donation for the 5 lesson course is $75 for non-members and $50 for members. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.

Deadline for registration is September 8th 2026.

The course is offered via zoom only and participants will be emailed a link that provides the zoom ID, required readings, handouts and recordings shortly before the module begins.