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BS-Buddhist Studies, D-Discourses-HHDCBIII, XS-Seminary

D53-Advanced Buddhism, Beginning-less-ness

This 2008 discourse given by HHDCBIII covers ghosts, handling small matters concerning one’s master, & beginninglessness.
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Zhaxi Zhuoma
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HH. Dorje Chang Buddha III

This advanced course that is available to full members provides a reading of a preliminary translation of the Dharma Discourse by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III on “Beginning-less-ness, Boundlessness, & Impermanence” given on the Trip to the East in 2008 taken with senior disciples. This short discourse contains answers to three questions disciples asked while on this trip: how to regard ghosts; obeying the words of one’s vajra master in regard to small matters; and what is meant by the term “the beginning-less, ignorance-based karmic forces of living beings.

The curriculum video includes assignments, quizzes, supplemental materials, and group discussions. The curriculum video is the reading by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche of a preliminary translation of this Dharma Discourse taken from videos of Lemonade Sangha class given on February 3, 2022.

Click on the “Curriculum” tab to review this course.  If you have not registered for a membership, please click on “Membership” on the top menu bar to select your membership and enroll in this course.  You are also required to complete the application form provided in course “G02-Spiritual Autobiography” ” prior to being admitted to either the BUDDHIST STUDIES or the XIUXING SEMINARY PROGRAMS. Click for detailed Users Guide under the “STUDENT MANUAL” in the website’s top menu bar for more information.

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 complete “D01(A)-The Supreme and Magnificent Dharma”.

Preliminary Steps
Overview of preliminary translation of Dharma Discourse by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha on “ Begining-less-ness
Homework
Presentations and Debates (required only for Xiuxing Seminary students)
FINAL EXAM AND PAPER
Merit
Why do we need the preliminary steps?
Our school offers an introduction to the Practices and Blessings Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. We offer certain practices that can enable you to become enlightened in this lifetime if followed precisely. This is possible with the blessings of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and by our cultivation of morality, meditation, and wisdom. We recognize and praise these holy beings by our chants and develop our wisdom through learning the Dharma. We also recognize that, at present, we only have preliminary translations that may contain errors, but that still offer us guidance on our path.
Why do we dedicate merit after hearing the Dharma?
Part of our cultivation is to share any merit we receive with all living beings (not just humans). You will understand these concepts and principles as you study these courses.
I have completed some of the assignments or events, but it doesn’t seem to be registering, since at the end it does not correctly show my status. What am I doing wrong?
It is probably because you did not click the “Completed” button at the end of the task. The other reason is that it may be for “Assignments (essay questions)” that are pending approval by the facilitator. It can be confusing. If you are not getting a response from the facilitator, email them and be sure and include your name and the Course ID and ask to have course graded.
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Lectures 8
Video 31:49
Assignments 6
Level Advanced
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