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[ FORMAL STUDY COURSES - FALL/WINTER 2005]
These courses are designed as a teacher-training program and are open
to anyone willing to make a serious commitment to their studies. Students
receive readings at each class and are required to submit homework
and take quizzes. Attendance of at least 10 out of the 12 sessions
is required, and auditing is not permitted. All 18 Formal Study Courses
must be completed to be eligible to participate in the Asian Classics
Institute’s future tantric track teachings. Please call the appropriate
number listed below to register.
The Principle Teachings of Buddhism
Ever wanted to know what the monks and nuns were studying in Tibet? This
course explains the entire Buddhist Path, using the same monastic textbooks
the Dalai Lama read when he was a student. It's an intensive course with
readings, homework, meditations, and yikes--even quizzes. Teacher James
Connor promises the 6 weeks will be tough but rewarding. Students can expect
to walk away with a complete understanding of the Buddhist path to bliss
and what they must do to attain all the steps on the path to enlightenment.
This Course is the first in a sequence of 18 courses formulated by Geshe
Michael Roach based on his 22 years of study in a Tibetan Monastery. The
Course offers an excellent overview of the entire Buddhist path; all subsequent
Courses elaborate upon the ideas presented in this Course. This Course
is based upon The Three Principal Paths (Lamtso Namsum) by Je Tsongkapa
(1357-1419), with the commentary of Pabongka Rinpoche (1878-1941). Topics
include: Who is a qualified teacher, how to take a lama, what is Buddha
nature, what is authentic Dharma, what are samsara and renunciation, the
principles of karma, the problems of human life, bodhichitta and its benefits,
how to generate bodhichitta, the two levels of reality, what is the correct
view of ultimate reality according to each of the four schools of thought,
and the relationship between karma and ultimate reality. Classes are on
Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30-9:30pm. Dates: July 11, 14, 18, 21, 25,
28, August1, 4, 8, 11, 15 (Review), and 8/18 (Final).
To register or for
more information: contact course1nyc@gmail.com or call: (212) 475 6650.
Location: 114 Liberty Street, #10. Directions: 4,5 to Wall Street Stop.
Walk back up Broadway to Liberty Street. Left on Liberty Street. 2,3, A,
C to Fulton Street. Walk 2 blocks west to Church Street. Left on Church
and a right on Liberty Street. 1 to Cortlandt Street. Walk 1 block south
on Church Street to Liberty. Right on Liberty Street.
Map: Map
of Location
Buddhist Refuge
What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What does going for refuge involve? What
are the objects of refuge? This course describes the Buddhist path and
the results that one can attain by following that path. It is based upon
The Ornament of Realizations (Abhisamaya Alamkara) of Maitreya and Master
Asanga (350 AD) and is taught by Bob Chilton on Mondays from 7-9pm at the
Three Jewels, 61 Fourth Avenue at 9th Street, Third floor. To register
contact acip@well,com or 516-558-7046. Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October
3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21.
Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life,
Part I
A thorough explanation of the six perfections of a bodhisattva, this Course
is based upon a Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (Bodhicharyavatara)
by Master Shantideva (700 AD). This is considered to be the best book ever
written for learning the code of life of a bodhisattva, and is extremely
useful for attaining complete spiritual happiness while living a normal
life. Taught by Michael Wick on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at The Three Jewels,
61 Fourth Avenue at 9th Street, Third floor. To register contact bodhiny@earthlink.net.
Dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27, January
3.
Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life,
Part II
This Course is the second in a three-part series based upon A Guide to the
Bodhisattva's Way of Life (Bodhisattvacharya Avatara) by Master Shantideva
(700 AD), and the commentary Entry Point for Children of the Victorious
Buddhas (Gyalse Juk-ngok) by Gyaltsab Je (1364-1432). Topics include: an
explanation of the perfection of patience, the perfection of joyful effort,
and the perfection of meditative concentration; the results of anger; how
to make a habit of not getting angry; how joyous effort supports the other
five perfections; obstacles to joyous effort; obstacles to meditation;
how selfishness produces pain; reasons to treat others as well as yourself;
the source of all the world's pain; compassion as a prerequisite for successful
meditative concentration; meditation as a prerequisite for wisdom; where
you, your world, and all of your experiences come from; and Buddha nature.
It is recommended that you study Part I prior to studying Part II. Rob
Kresch teaches at the Three Jewels, 61 Fourth Avenue at 9th Street, Third
floor, on Saturdays from 10am-12. To register contact RobtKresch@aol.com
or 917-282-9613. Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November
5, 12, 19, 26.
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