Buddhism in a Nutshell
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 22, 29, *Nov 12 & 19, 7–8:30pm EDT/EST
ONLINE
* Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun Nov 3. Clocks will “fall back” one hour at 2am local time.
Are you curious about Buddhism? Would you like to find out more without any long-term commitment? If so, this five-session course is for you!
Buddhism in a Nutshell is a great opportunity to get an overview of basic Buddhist philosophy and principles and learn how to integrate them into your life.
Join us for a refreshing overview of Buddhist practice. In addition to readings and discussion, you will receive simple meditation instruction to bring this time-tested philosophy from the head to the heart. All are welcome!
It will be most beneficial if you can attend the whole series but you can also register for individual stand-alone sessions if you prefer.
Important Note
This is an online-only event that is administered using Zoom.
After registering, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org.
*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device.
Registration / Schedule
The course is 5-weeks.
Suggested: $20 per session, or $90 for all 5-weeks of the course
Other offering options: free, $5, $10, $30
The suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses, direct costs and rent. Shantideva member benefits will apply automatically if you have a membership in MindBody.
Shantideva Center may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By registering for this event, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. To protect your privacy, we recommend being conscious about any personal information you share during the sessions. To further enhance anonymity, you may want to consider turning off video or naming yourself using abbreviations.
Oct 15-29: Time zone: US Eastern Daylight Time (GMT/UTC-4) Nov 12-19: Time zone: US Eastern Standard Time (GMT/UTC-5)
For questions regarding registration, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org for assistance.
Additional Materials
If you are a registered student, you will have access to readings and recordings on a password protected page. Please refer to the confirmation email (or receipt email) for the page link and password. Please email registration@shantidevanyc.org if you have questions about accessing this page.
About the Facilitator
Richard Einhorn began enthusiastically studying dharma and started a daily meditation practice after a friend took him to see His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak in New York 2014. He has been a member of the Shantideva community since 2016 where he’s attended numerous teachings by visiting geshes and lamas, gone on several retreats (including the most recent Light of the Path), and taken Gus Cutz’s Discovering Buddhism course. He also assists fellow Shantideva member Pamela Patton with her meditation series for the homeless in Manhattan. A composer whose work is regularly performed both in the US and abroad, Richard is also an advocate for people with hearing loss and a hearing healthcare consultant who frequently gives talks, interviews, and writes articles on hearing.
