The Spring 2014 term of IBD's [Institute for Buddhist Dialectical studies] Advanced (English language) Philosophy course taught by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo began Monday - 7 APRIL 2014. The Term will end on 11 JUNE 2014.
The subject matter continues the Perfection of Wisdom studies based upon Maitreya's Ornament for Clear Realizations [Abhisamayalamkara] with the next two topics of Chapter 1: the Mahayana Path of Preparation & Buddha Nature.
Mahayana Path of Preparation
Reference Materials for Spring 2014 Term
Class Prayers for setting motivation & dedication
Chapter 1 of Root Text -- the Ornament for Clear Realizations (Abhisamayalamkara) by Maitreya with interpolated Outline, published by Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Italy (1998).
CHART - Sixteen Aspects of the Four Noble Truths.
Mahayana Path of Preparation
Classes 1-16 - April 7 - May 12, 2014
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Text Handout includes a 25-page Review of subjects covered in prior Terms of this multi-year Perfection of Wisdom course followed by a 31-page text on the Mahayana Path of Preparation.
CLASS NOTES:
Class 16 - The final/pentultimate class on the Mahayana Path of Preparation.
BUDDHA NATURE
Began: May 14, 2014
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Text Handout - Buddha Nature - COMPLETE.
As we go through the text in class some typographical errors are being noted so a final revision will be posted later. However, this version contains the complete text on Buddha Nature.
CLASS NOTES:
Class 17 - 1st Class-Buddha Nature - general introduction per Mādhyamika (Middle Way - 'our system').
Class 18 - Buddha Nature per Vaibhāṣika (Great Exposition) & Sautrāntika (Sutra school) and Cittamātra (Mind Only).
Class 19 - Buddha Nature per Cittamātra, cont.
Class 20 - Buddha Nature per Cittamātra, cont.
Class 21 - Conclude General Meaning presentation of Cittamātra (Mind Only) assertions re Buddha Nature; & Arya Vimuktisena's critique.
Class 22 - General Meaning presentation of Buddha Nature per Mādhyamika.
General Course Information
Texts. Geshe Kelsang Wangmo has prepared a Handout for each subject. These Handouts serve as the text
for every class and include translations from the Tibetan & Indian
commentaries that have not been previously translated into English.
DOWNLOAD The first Handout includes a 25-page Review of the subjects covered in prior Terms of this multi-year Perfection of Wisdom course followed by a 31-page text on the Mahayana Path of Preparation. The Handout on Buddha Nature will be posted later.
Course Background: This blog contains posts that provide general Background information to this Perfection of Wisdom course, suggested Reading List, outline notes of posted classes and MP3 recordings.
Students: The challenging course material is aimed at earnest students of Buddhist philosophy. If you wish to check out the classes, you are welcome to visit before you enroll.
Weekly Class Schedule:
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
4:00 - 6:00 pm - MONDAY & FRIDAY
4:00 - 5:30 pm - WEDNESDAY
Location: IBD's Prayer Hall - Main Temple complex
4:00 - 6:00 pm - MONDAY & FRIDAY
4:00 - 5:30 pm - WEDNESDAY
Location: IBD's Prayer Hall - Main Temple complex
IBD's Prayer Hall is Up (to your right) the first set of Stairs
of the first Building inside the main Temple Gate.
**Fee: 300 Rupees per month
(All proceeds sponsor IBD students’ living expenses)
For Course Information details in India, you may call Ven. Nordron (94592-01948) or Gilah (89881-56535). You can also email Ven. Nordron at chogslags-ibd@yahoo.com.
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