Buddhism in a Nutshell – an Introductory Course

22nd July 2018, Sunday - 10 am to 1 pm: BUDDHISM IN A NUTSHELL – an Introduction to BUDDHISM COURSE (2nd Class) This is an introductory course that provides a general overview of basic Buddhist principles and concepts for complete beginners. Some of the topics to be covered include:  1. Life story of Shakyamuni Buddha – similarities of Buddha’s life to ours and how Buddha answered the “Meaning of life” questions that we all have.  2. The Four Noble Truths – first teachings given by the Buddha.  3. Introduction to basic meditation techniques – including the seven-point meditation sitting posture, meditation on the counting the breath and bare attention meditation.  4.  Overview of the Buddhist path and how to practise it in a systematic way etc.   In this coming session, the first two Noble Truths will be covered in more details. There will be a short break in between where tea and snacks will be provided. All are welcome!  The course will be conducted by Venerable Gyalten Rabten. Born and raised in Singapore, Venerable Rabten is one of our senior Teachers at CKSL from the Sera Jey Monastery in Bylakuppe (Karnataka).   Our Gift to the World  All teachings at CKSL are made available on a strict donation-only basis, no one is turned away for lack of funds. Participants, however, are encouraged to contribute according to their means towards the cost of the venue, hosting the Venerable Teachers, study materials, refreshments, other overheads, as well as for the regular weekend programs and other activities hosted by the center.   1. On-line transfer to our bank account  NAME: Choe Khor Sum Ling  ACCOUNT NUMBER: 50100188794122  TYPE OF ACCOUNT: SAVINGS ACCOUNT   IFSC CODE: HDFC0003882  BRANCH: DOMLUR LAYOUT   Please send an email to skyshanti@cksl.in when you make the transfer.   2. Cheque written out to- CHOE KHOR SUM LING  3. Cash donations at the centre  || Bhavatu Sarva Mangalam ||