Level 1: Mindfulness & Fundamentals
2 terms (1A&1B)
Prerequisite: No prerequisite. Beginners welcome!
The meditation portion of the class teaches breath-counting, mindfulness of the breath, and middle way reality. The lecture topics include the introduction to Buddhism and Chan(Zen), Karma and causality, the Four Noble Truths, Three Refuges and Five Precepts.
Level 2：Compassion and Bodhisattva Practices
2 terms (2A&2B)
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 Meditation Class required.
The meditation portion builds on the previous methods and includes compassion contemplation. The lecture topics include the Ten Dharma Realms, Bodhisattva ideal, the six paramitas; the perfection of charity, morality, tolerance, diligence, meditation, and prajna wisdom.
Level 3：Chan Meditation & Advanced Buddhist Contemplation and Practices
4 terms (3A, 3B, 3C, & 3D)
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 & Level 2 Classes required.
The meditation portion builds on the Level 1 & 2 methods and includes the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. The lecture topics include the Ten Dharma Realms, Twelve Links of Interdependence, and will also studying important texts The Essence of Mahayana Practice and Sutra of the Eight Realizations of Great Beings.
Chan Meditation & Sutra Study Class
8 terms
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Classes required.
The meditation portion builds on the Level 1, 2, 3 methods and includes the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Students will study important texts, Sutra on Impermanence and Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters.
- Each weekly class meeting is for two hours, consisting of meditation practice and a lecture on Buddhist principles. The first hour is spending in sitting and walking meditation, followed by a one hour Dharma lecture.
- A certificate will be awarded on full completion of each course.
- All classes are free of charge. Your donations are deeply appreciated.
