Daily Meditation online is daily from 12-12:30pm PT, offered by Buddhist Studies Institute certified meditation instructors as a free service to our worldwide community. Together – We Practice!
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The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen...
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org
Special Event with Ven Karma Lekshe Tsomo & Pema Khandro
So much has changed for Buddhist women in the last three decades, this dharma conversation features two pioneering women who have devoted their lives to these changes. Join Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo and Dr. Pema Khandro for this special evening as they reflect on Buddhist Women before and after – discussing their journey into the scholar’s life and the status of Buddhist women today. This conversation comes at a joyful turning point as Ven. Lekshe-la celebrates her retirement after twenty-two years of serving as a University of San Diego professor. Likewise, Khandro-la celebrates the turning point of completing her Phd in Buddhist Studies at the University of Virginia.
The Five Buddhist Precepts, from a Tantric perspective
The five precepts form the basis of a Buddhist way of life and the vows that Buddhists Seek to follow. The Five Precepts are a discipline of freedom, honor, and precision that cover the potent themes of life from the extraordinary perspective of non-duality. Topics covered in this course include:
Buddhist theories about vegetarian lifestyle vs. meat-eating
Buddhist perspectives on alcohol and drug use
Conscious use of sexual energy, Buddhist philosophy about desire
Handling resources, money, and spirituality
Honesty, and the speech that takes us beyond confusion
Completion of Buddhist Ethics coursework is required for:
Vajrayana Training
Meditation Instructor Training Certification
Vajra Sangha Membership
Ngakpa Training
Overview of Coursework Buddhist Ethics 1: Introduction to Vows and Codes: the 5 precepts, the 3 vows, codes of conduct, and principles of integrity
Buddhist Ethics 2: Introduction to the 5 Precepts & Precept 1- Doing No Harm
Buddhist Ethics 3: Introduction to the Precept of Non-harming Is killing ever justified? Buddhist stories and history that give perspective on this issue
Buddhist Ethics 4: Introduction to the Precept of Not Taking What is Not Freely Given – Overview of the precept, systems of exploitation, Tibetan cultures, and practices.
Buddhist Ethics 5: Sexual Misconduct – making sense of different viewpoints. How to have integrity in one’s sexuality from various Buddhist perspectives.
Buddhist Ethics 6: The Story of the Lying Mahasiddha
Buddhist Ethics 7: Vow of Speech – Speech with Integrity How to use speech for non-harm and liberation, and how to abandon false speech.
Buddhist Ethics 8: False Speech Addendum Speaking up in the face of abuse, divisive speech, speaking up and out. An Addendum to The Fourth Precept.
Buddhist Ethics 9: Precept Against Intoxicants – Avoiding the Demented State How to remain stable in the unaltered state, and discussion on addictions.
Buddhist Ethics 10: A Review – Underlying Principles Behind Buddhist Ethics
Schedule of Training Live Introduction with Pema Khandro Wed Jan 25th – 5pm pacific | 8pm eastern
Focus Groups with Aruna Rig’dzin and Dr. Satya Mondays – Jan 30 + Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 1-1:30pm PT / 4-4:30pm Focus Groups offer review and discussion of self-paced coursework and time for fostering community connections.