Participatory course that can be applied to daily life for the benefit of self and all beings includes:

* study of Buddhist Teachings - the Dharma
* learn how to cultivate sincere, pure, compassionate heart - Boddhisattva Practice
* fun exercises to experience Ki Enlightenment
* Heart to Heart Communication skills
* Meridian Yoga to relax the body and mind

***   1 ~ 5 pm.

April 10

May 15

SATURDAY June 11

SUNDAY September 11

SUNDAY October 16

SUNDAY December 4

     Fee: $180 or $35 per weekend

** attendance at all weekends not mandatory to contiunue study, although recommended; for example, it is possible to come to the the first and last weekends, or second and third weekends, and the fee for the two weekends would be $70.

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Our wish is that people will experience and actually feel the meaning of the Buddha’s teachings with their own heart and body, and realize that this kind of world actually exists. 

December Themes:

• Gufutokkua, the pain of not getting what you want (continued)
• Goonjoku, the pain accompanying the growth of one's mind and body (continued).
• the Four Noble Truths
• the Heart Sutra
  

October Themes:

• Gufutokkua, the pain of not getting what you want, including a talk on the 4 Karma of this age: Social Karma, Spending or consumer Karma, Money Karma, and Religious Karma.

• Goonjoku, the pain accompanying the growth of one's mind and body.
  

September Themes:

•What are the Four Noble Truths? (Shitai in Japanese)

•What is the meaning behind our suffering as a human being ?
•The Eight Sufferings, including
■Aibetsuriku, the pain of separating from those you love,
■Onzoeku, the pain of meeting those you hate,
■Goonjoku, the pain accompanying the growth of one's mind and body,
■Gufutokuu, the pain of not getting what you want.
•The Last Moment of your Life.

June 11 Themes:

• What are differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism ?
• What are the 12 conditions of human existence ?
• Experiencing the way of Bodhisattva = Sangha Communication
• What does it mean, "to be responsible for other people's happiness" ?

May Themes:

• The Three Marks of the Dharma (Sanboin), continued  (What are the three characteristic features of the teachings of the Buddha?)

• What Is the Meaning of Shokomuga, or 'No Separation'?

• What did Shinran, the founder of JoDo Shin Shu in Japan mean, when he spoke about Karmic Relations?

• Why do we have to suffer in our lives?

April Themes:

What Is Studying the Way/Path of Buddhism?

• How can we synchronize our heart with the Principles of the Universe?
• What did Zen Master Dogen mean when he said, "To learn the Buddhist way is to know yourself... to know yourself is to forget yourself."
• When and how can we find our true self? our happiness?

The Life of Shakyamuni Buddha:    What does it mean "all things are impermanent?"

The Three Marks of the Dharma (Sanboin)

• What are the three characteristic features of the teachings of the Buddha?

Comments

"Buddha School was an amazing experience.  I had the fortunate karma of
being in the class with some exceptional individuals.  <During the classes>, we went through the A-Z of the Four Noble Truths and
also did interactive exercises to give us all a taste of 'ki
enlightenment'.  I also had quite a few personal breakthroughs
throughout the 12 week process and I highly recommend this class to
anyone who's interested in applying Buddhist Principles or just
improving themselves as an individual."

- J. K.

"Having participated in other Dharma study groups, I have to say that
there are no others like this. Buddha School was an amazing experience.
It seems obvious to me that great care has been taken in the
design of this course. So many serious topics regarding life,
death and the suffering of all beings are covered, while offering both a profound
sense of humor and the deepest compassion. The insights and reflections  provided in this course are invaluable to anyone on a
spiritual path. Not only does the class provide a deep understanding of
Buddhist teachings but draws you toward the moment to moment
experience underlying them. Buddha School has helped to illuminate the
awareness regarding the
nature of suffering by revealing the elements of its existence.
However, what truly made the course so beneficial were the Ki exercises,
as they have been tailored to demonstrate the reality and experiential
quality of each of the topics being covered. From the first day of class
you will begin to directly experience the spirit of the teachings."

- G. M.

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Class size is limited: to register call 416-925-7575.