In this course you'll gain a clear idea of the path to enlightenment, especially its three main components: renunciation, bodhichitta, and the right view of emptiness. You will understand the progressive, step-like structure of the Lamrim, its origin in the teachings of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, the three scopes, where you fit at your present stage of spiritual development, what you need to do next, and how you get from there to enlightenment.

The online site for Module 3 – Presenting the Path contains all the following resources:

• A 26-minute video for Module 3 from the Discovering Buddhism DVD.
• Eight teaching sessions and three guided meditations taught by Ven. Robina Courtin. A description of the content of these sessions can be seen in more detail below. PDF transcripts for all these teaching and meditation sessions are also provided.
• A list of required and suggested course readings. Many of the required readings are provided in PDF format.
• Access to a student and elder discussion forum for the opportunity to converse with your fellow participants and to receive guidance and answers from the Discovering Buddhism elders for any unresolved questions.
• Short review quizzes for each session in addition to a final exam and details of how to obtain a completion certificate for this module.

The following books are part of the required readings for this module.

Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand

Wisdom Energy

Download the complete list of required and suggested reading for this program.

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