Course resumes, continuing from previous semesters.
The root text for this course, Sublime Continuum (Uttaratantra) explains our potential for enlightenment by way of ten similes:
Just like a buddha in a decaying lotus, honey amidst bees, a grain in its husk, gold in filth, a treasure underground, a shoot and so on sprouting from a little fruit, a statue of the Victorious One in a tattered rag, a ruler of mankind in a destitute woman’s womb, and a precious image under a layer of clay, this buddha element abides within all sentient beings, obscured by the defilement of the adventitious poisons.
Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary,
translated by Rosemarie Fuchs, Snow Lion.
This is a weekly class, on Tuesday nights, 7pm.
The Instructor
Venerable Steve Carlier is the resident monk at Land of Medicine Buddha who teaches the In-Depth programs. He is fluent in Tibetan and often serves as an oral interpreter for visiting Tibetan masters. Venerable Steve was ordained as a Buddhism monk in 1979 and trained in the traditional Tibetan monastic system for over 20 years.
Materials
You will receive materials for this course – readings and other assignments – online, either emailed to you or uploaded to a website.
Benefits of Membership
Scholar-level membership covers donations for regular classes. Look into becoming a Scholar.
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| Times: | 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Instructor/Leader: | Venerable Steve Carlier |
| Type of event: | weekly class |
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| Location: | Main Gompa |
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