New FPMT Pilot Program!
NOVEMBER 2nd – DECEMBER 14th, 2021
*NO CLASS NOV. 23rd*
6:00pm – 7:30pm PST
* This course will be offered ONLINE via Zoom – a link will be emailed to you upon completion of registration *
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Working with the mind through meditation is an essential part of Buddhist practice. Having knowledge of proven methods and techniques can establish and deepen your meditative skill.
In this module, we’ll cover the purpose of meditation and how to engage in both placement and analytical meditation. We’ll learn how to train in higher accomplishments, including developing calm abiding through the nine mental states, cultivating the concentrations of the form and formless realms, and engaging in the four close placements of mindfulness.
PREREQUISITES
Previous study of (at minimum) some modules of Discovering Buddhism, either in a center or online, is highly recommended before enrolling in this program. Students will also be required to fill out a survey (the link will be sent to you in your confirmation email) prior to the starting the class.
Students are welcome to review the class syllabus for more information on topics that will be covered.
ABOUT TEACHER
Don Handrick is a touring teacher for the FPMT, sharing the Dharma with centers and study groups in North America and other parts of the world, both in-person and online. From 2006 through 2020, he served as the resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling, in Santa Fe, NM. During that time, he also taught regularly at for
Ksitigarbha Tibetan Buddhist Center in Taos, NM, and volunteered for the Liberation Prison Project, teaching Buddhism once a month at a prison in nearby Santa Rosa. Beginning in 2016, Don became a touring teacher forhalf of each year, visiting and teaching at other centers around the world. Since 2012 he has been an active member of the Interfaith Leadership Alliance of Santa Fe.
Don has received teachings from many esteemed lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, and Khensur Jampa Tegchok. In 1998 he attended the FPMT’s Masters Program of Buddhist Studies in Sutra and Tantra, a seven-year residential study program conducted at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Tuscany, Italy. He successfully completed all five subjects of this program in 2004, receiving an FPMT final certificate with high honors. In 2015, he had the honor of being selected to lead the renowned November Course, a one month teaching and meditation retreat held annually at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal.
ABOUT THE NEW FPMT EXPLORING BUDDHISM PROGRAM
Exploring Buddhism is a new program currently being developed by FPMT to serve as a bridge between Discovering Buddhism and the Basic Program. It is designed to help students of Buddhism delve more deeply into a broad array of topics that form a solid foundation for furthering one’s study and practice. The program will initially be run as a pilot program in FPMT centers to further test and refine the curriculum.
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WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP OUR GOMPA DOORS OPEN DUE TO THE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY OF FOLKS LIKE YOU. DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR REGISTRATION OF THIS CLASS GO TOWARDS THE UP-KEEP, FUNCTIONING AND RUNNING OF LAND OF MEDICINE BUDDHA
ALL ORDAINED MONASTICS ARE OFFERED THESE TEACHINGS FREE OF CHARGE. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FROM RECEIVING A DHARMA TEACHING DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS. TO INQUIRE ABOUT ACCESS TO THE TEACHINGS FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT:
| Date(s): | Nov. 2nd - Dec. 14th (NO CLASS NOV. 23rd) 6pm-7:30pm PST |
| Times: | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Instructor/Leader: | Don Handrick |
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| Number of sessions: | 6 total |
| Level: | NEW FPMT COURSE! Intermediate (bridge between Discovering Buddhism and Basic Program) |
| Participation: | Advanced registration for this program is required - Registration will be closed after first two sessions |
| Location: | Online Via Zoom |
| iCal Link: | iCal |
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Registration and Donations for Exploring Buddhism: Exploring Meditation with Don Handrick
Online registration is now closed for this event.