(1st teaching) Explore how the Buddha’s teachings might relate to our own lives in this modern era, and how they can meet us where we are—no matter our belief system. (2nd teaching) Dozens of Buddhist traditions exist, from Theravada to Mahayana and Vajrayana. Learn whether one can practice multiple traditions—or none of the traditions—and call oneself a Buddhist.
Understand Buddha’s teachings in the context of his social, political and economic environment. Teachings that have flourished for over 2,500 years and nourish us today in our own lives.
In this course, Jan Willis will explore the ideas of “enlightenment,” of rNam thar (or “liberation life story”), and the life stories of the first six enlightened beings to have gained liberation through a new practice tradition crafted by Tsonkhapa, founder of the Gelukpa, or Ganden, school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Learn about drawing and painting Tibetan thangkas including a short meditation and lecture about the backgrounds and symbolism of Tibetan thangkas.
We are excited that Carmen Mensink will be returning to Shantideva Center to teach three courses for both beginners and advanced students.
Jon Landaw will offer a meditative purification practice to both cleanse ourselves of the afflictions at the root of our dissatisfaction, and introduce ourselves to the radiant, indestructible purity that has always been an essential aspect of our deepest nature.
Jon Landaw will offer a meditative purification practice to both cleanse ourselves of the afflictions at the root of our dissatisfaction, and introduce ourselves to the radiant, indestructible purity that has always been an essential aspect of our deepest nature.
