Discovering the True Nature of Your Heart and Mind

Online only

This year long modular course explores the Buddhist path to awakening by reflecting on the example of the Buddha, understanding the fundamental message of his teachings, the Dharma, and connecting with the spiritual community—the Sangha—dedicated to following in the Buddha’s footsteps.

Discovering the True Nature of Your Heart and Mind explores the life of the Buddha, both in its historical context and from a spiritual perspective, and reflects on the relevance that the Buddha’s life has for us now. It presents the key principles of the Buddha’s Dharma teachings: including the four noble truths and the four seals, which form the basis for all levels of practice on the Buddhist path.

Participants in this course will explore:

• The insights the Buddha’s teachings offer us about life and death.
• The Buddhist view of the nature of reality and ourselves.
• The value of a spiritual community, Sangha and the role it plays in the path to awakening.
• The ways we can find true sources of faith, reliance and refuge.
• Key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a more kind relationship with ourselves

Led by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience, each session consists of:

• Video teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön and Sharon Salzberg.
• Meditation practice
• Time for contemplation
• Group discussions and Q&A, offering each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.

Friday mornings
10 February – 31 March, 9.30am – 11.30am, 8 Sessions
Online only

https://registration.rigpa.org.au/Discovering