PRELIMINARY CLASSES ON THE 4TH CHAPTER OF THE ORNAMENT FOR CLEAR REALIZATIONS

These two classes will focus on practical application to some key points from the 4th Chapter of Maitreya's Ornament for Clear Realizations (Abhisamayalamkara). After introducing some general points about Maitreya's text as a whole, we will explore practices that come in the 37 harmonies with enlightenment.  We will particularly explore how one practices the four foundations of mindfulness, which are the Buddhist teachings from which modern research on mindfulness has grown.  In these classes, though, we'll explore how those four core approaches to mindfulness are taught by the Buddha and subsequent buddhist masters.  We will also look at some of the other practices among those 37 harmonies including the four supreme strivings.

Classes on the 4th chapter of the Ornament are part of FPMT's Basic Program and will continue into 2025.

Teacher: Dr. Lorne Ladner

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 and Saturday December 7, 2024 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Location: Hybrid event: in person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, 10875 Main St. #108, Fairfax, VA 22030 and on Zoom - see link below

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.

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