Buddhism in a Nutshell


Buddhism in a Nutshell with Don Isaacson Mondays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm January 25 – February 15, 2021 ​(4 classes) Are you interested in Buddhism but don't know where to begin? Have you heard words like dharma and karma and samsara thrown around and wondered what they mean or why they matter?  Would you like a quick overview of Buddhism without making a long-term commitment?  This is the course for you! This course provides a general presentation of basic Buddhist concepts and practices within the Tibetan Mahayana context, together with an introduction to meditation practice.  It provides an introduction to the major terms and concepts of Buddhism — a quick tour of the basics to enable you to take the next steps if you want more: The Four Noble Truths Different kinds of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, etc. Buddha's teachings in a gradual form for the practice of one individual: where to start, what next, etc. A brief introduction to meditation