Beginning Buddhist Studies Course

Description

Beginning Buddhist Studies Course (BBSC) is a a program that provides basic understanding of Buddhism and its practical applications.  There will be 4 classes and each will be conducted on Saturdaay morning at 10:00AM.  The class will start April 13th 2013.  The is taught by monks and nuns of Texas Buddhist Association (TBA). 

There are no formal prerequisites for the 2013 Beginning Buddhist Studies course. Whether you are a first-time practitioner or a seasoned practitioner, you are welcome to attend. This course is designed to provide an overview of Buddhist principles and concepts within a historical context. The course will include such topics as Buddhist history, the life of the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), the Sangha (the community of practitioners) and foundation concepts.
 

Graduation

As an added incentive to those who attend all of the classes, we will hold a two-day retreat exclusively for the graduates of the course at the American Bodhi Center. The retreat is a capstone of the Beginning Buddhist Studies Course and will allow course graduates to engage in mindful practice of the concepts they will have learned during the course. The retreat is scheduled to begin upon the conclusion of the course. 

To Register- call 281-498-1616 or email: JadeBuddhaTx@gmail.com

2013 Sunday Class Schedule

English Sunday Program: Mediation starts at 9:00AM and class is from 10:15- 11:15 AM
 

2013
Jan. 6	Pure Land Buddhism - continue	Ven. Rong Tong
Jan. 13	Diamond Sutra	Ven. Hung-I
Jan. 20	How the practice of Meditation Changes Your Brain	Bill Wade
Jan. 27	The Buddha and His Teachings	Ven. Katapunno
Feb. 3	Pay Homage to Triple Gems	Ven. Shiou Huey
Feb. 10	Lunar New Year Celebration	Grand Hall
Feb. 17	Renunciation (Letting Go): What Why and How	Josten Ma
Feb. 24	The Buddha and His Teachings	Ven. Katapunno
Mar.3	Dependant Origination	Ven. Hui Yong
Mar. 10	Diamond Sutra	Ven. Hung-I
Mar. 17	Contemplative studies: Where Buddhism and Science Meet	John Cash/de Castro
Mar. 24	The Buddha and His Teachings	Ven. Katapunno
Mar. 31	Kwan Yin Birthday Celebration	Grand Hall
Apr. 7	Ching-Ming Memorial Celebration	Bodhi Center
Apr. 14	Diamond Sutra	Ven. Hung I
Apr. 21	Selected teaching fromThich Nhat Hanh	Ray Rawls
Apr. 28	The Buddha and His Teachings	Ven. Katapunno
May 5	Zen Buddhism	TBD
May 12	Diamond Sutra	Ven. Hung I
May 19	Buddha’s Birthday Celebration	Grand Hall
May 26	Retreat at Bodhi center	Ven. Katapunno
June 2	The Six Paramitas	Ven. Hsu Chao
June 9	Diamond Sutra	Ven. Hung I
June 16	Meditation and Energy Healing	Oliver Chang
June 23	The Buddha and His Teachings	Ven. Katapunno
June 31	Group Discussion	Judy Jeng

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