Curious about Buddhism or a path of mindfulness?

Introduction to Buddhism a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics, exploring the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including being introduced to the views of different Buddhist schools.

All are welcome!

The courses are free; donations are accepted.
Students may also attend these classes on a drop in basis.

The accompanying sourcebooks by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche are available for purchase at the Nalanda Store.
It is recommended that the class readings be done prior to each class. The bookstore is generally open Wednesdays 6:15—7:00 PM, Sundays 12:00—1:00 PM, and some weekday evenings. Please check the online calendar.

Course schedule

Buddhism 100 – The Life of the Buddha and the Spiritual Journey
September 5: “The Buddha was not a Buddhist”
September 12: “Poverty Mentality and True Freedom”
September 19: “The World of Suffering and the Human Condition”
September 26: “Taming the Monkey Mind”

Buddhism 102 – Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity
October 3: “The Path is the Goal”
October 10: “The Play of Confusion and Sanity” (aka “The Four Truths”)
October 17: “Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions I”
October 24: “Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions II”

Buddhism 103 – Karma, Rebirth, and Selflessness
October 31: “The Four Seals of the Buddha’s Teaching I” –Impermanence, Suffering
November 7: “The Four Seals of the Buddha’s Teaching II” – No self, Freedom
November 14: “The Four Reminders”
November 21: “The Spiritual Friend: Connecting with Buddha’s Heart”

Buddhism 104 – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
November 28: “The Practice of Fourfold Mindfulness and the Mindfulness of Body”
December 5: “The Mindfulness of Feelings”
December 12: “The Mindfulness of Mind”
December 19: “The Mindfulness of Phenomena”