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D53(A)-Advanced Buddhism, Beginning-less-ness (DISCOURSE ONLY)

Facilitator
Zhaxi Zhuoma
Category:
Auditing, Buddhist Studies, Discourses-HHDCBIII, Seminary

This course 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 is from a reading of a preliminary translation of this discourse by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche at a Lemonade Sangha class given on February 3, 2022.

This free course does not include any assignments, quizzes, supplemental materials, or group discussions that you can find when the full course is offered in D53.

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

Preliminary Steps

Listen to a reading of a preliminary translation of the Dharma Discourse on "Beginning-less-ness

Merit

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.
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.
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Enrolled: 7 students
Lectures: 4
Level: Advanced
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