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Section 1: Buddhist Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation is a common term that is quite vague, yet, it is also defined in Buddhism. In this section of the course, we will learn about Dhyana, or meditation and what is the practice of meditation. Instruction shall be given and enquiry into what it is to meditate.
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Lesson 1: The Practice of Dhyana (Meditation)
Lesson 2: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Assignment for Section 1: Meditation
Section 2: Buddhist Principles
In this section of the course, you will learn about the basic principles of Buddhism. It is what is witnessed and experienced through meditation. These principles are undeniable, and always present.
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Lesson 3: The Three Universal Characteristics
Lesson 4: The Five Skandhas (Aggregates)
Section 3: The Four Noble Truths
We shall now spend some time on the Buddha's first teaching, what is considered to be 'The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma'. It is principally to understand the one of the universal characteristics we have been studying, 'Dukkha'. Dukkha is often translated as Suffering; however, it is far broader than the English term suggests. For this section of the course, we'll be reading from Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's book - 'The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation'.
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Lesson 5: The First Noble Truth – The Truth of Suffering
Lesson 6: The Second Noble Truth – The Truth of the Origin of Suffering
Lesson 7: The Third Noble Truth – The Truth of Cessation
Lesson 8: The Fourth Noble Truth – The Buddhist Path
Section 4: Other Buddhist Principles
In this section, we'll tie in other principles known to Buddhism, including Karma and the Buddhist understanding of Re-birth.
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Lesson 9: Karma
Lesson 10: Rebirth
Assessment
Final assessment
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Lesson 9: Karma

Instruction:

Complete the reading, Chapter 8 ‘Karma’ in the Tree of Enlightenment by Peter Della Santina, available for download below. You can then work through the Investigations, watch the videos and work through the exercises.

Note: You can also download the lesson’s investigations and exercises in the tab above.

Introduction:

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Reading:

Download and read Chapter Eight: Karma

Investigations:

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Watch:

 

Exercise:

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