D02-Buddhism for Beginners, On Suffering
This Dharma Discourse that was given for beginning students on Kuan Yin’s birthday in China in the 1990s is the first part of a discourse entitled “Why Learn Buddhism? It provides an Introduction to impermanence, suffering, good fortune, and wisdom, key concepts that must be understood to progress on this path.
The curriculum video is of Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche reading a preliminary translation of the Dharma Discourse on January 27, 2022 at the Holy Vajrasana Temple & Retreat Center.
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Prior to viewing this course, you are required to listen to the caveats provided in “PRELIMINARY STEPS” of Section 1 of the curriculum, which is a requirement for all preliminary translations of the Buddha Master’s teachings and then complete “D01(A)-The Supreme and Magnificent Dharma.”
General reference materials on Buddhism including common terms and a brief “Glossary” are also included at the end of the lessons for all beginning level courses.
Preliminary Steps
Overview of preliminary translation of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III's Dharma Discourse “On Suffering”
Homework
Presentations and Debates (required only for Xiuxing students)
FINAL EXAM & PAPER
Merit
Please note that Assignments 5 & 6 have been modified. Question "c" in Assignment 5 has been added to Assignment 6. Sorry for any inconvenience. ZZ
Assignment 7 has been added to enable seminary students get credit for participation in debate.