Discovering Buddhism is now available Discovering Buddhism is now available online with all the same materials as the hard copy program and also with some additional materials including the Discovering Buddhism video extract, online electronic quizzes and integrated discussion forum. 

The aim of this course is to give you a clear idea of the path to enlightenment, especially its three main components: renunciation, bodhicitta and the right view of emptiness. They will understand the progressive, step-like structure of the lam-rim, its origin in the teachings of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, the three scopes, where they fit at their present stage of spiritual development, what they need to do next, and how they get from there to enlightenment.

Teachings are led by Ven Robina Courtin, who is known for her captivating and dynamic teaching style. The guided meditations on renunciation, the wisdom of emptiness, and bodhichitta are led by Ven Constance Miller. Module 3 contains:

• Written Guidelines for how to proceed through the program. Download  here.
• 8 teaching sessions
• Transcripts of the teachings, guided meditations, and DB Readings as PDF files
• Text: The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism by Lama Yeshe
• Subject Area summary sheet for How to Meditate outlining the topics covered, required readings and practices as well as suggested readings and practices
• Intensive Practice Day (Retreat) outline
• Assessment questions
• Completion card

Required Reading (for those following this program for a certificate) for Module 3:

• Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand
• Wisdom Energy

Suggested Readings for Module 3:(check our Store or Snow Lion/ Wisdom Publications)

• Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand (pp. 307-332) (FPMT)
• Spiritual Friends
• The Path to Enlightenment
  (previously entitled Essence of Refined Gold) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
• Virtue and Reality, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (we currently do not stock this)
• The Principle Teachings of Buddhism, Je Tzong Khapa (we currently do not stock this)
• Way to Freedom, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (we currently do not stock this)
• Awakening the Mind of Enlightenment, by Geshe Wangchen
• The Foundation of all Good Qualities, a Lam Rim prayer by Lama Tzongkhapa

Please use Windows Media Player to open these CDs if you are using your computer CD-Rom drive and if they do not open automatically.

Click here for Online version.