Three Important Realizations - June 10, 11, 12

[Tib. Lam Tso Nam Sum, Three Principal Paths]

Visiting teacher: Venerable Drimay

Friday June 10th - 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday June 11th -  1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday June 12th - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ven. Drimay, an American Buddhist nun, will be coming out from California where she teaches at FPMT Dharma centers in the Bay Area.

Sessions will include an introduction to the key ideas of renunciation, bodhichitta, and correct view, which are essential for full enlightenment. We will also practice using the Daily Meditation on Shakyamuni Buddha.

Note: We will have breaks for refreshments.

Suggested donation: $20 or $10 per session.

Buddhism in a Nutshell – Part II

Saturdays 3 – 5 p.m.

June 4th & 18th and July 2nd

Special Shakyamuni Buddha birthday celebration

on Wednesday June 15th from 2 to 4 p.m.

(No class on June 25th – all dates subject to change)

This FPMT study program presents basic Buddhist philosophy and principles within the Tibetan Mahayana context, and provides simple meditation instruction. It includes audio recordings, readings, and discussion questions.

Suggested donation: $10 per session or $5 if you are a student or laid off.

Buddhism in a Nutshell - starting April 2011

A 5-week course:
April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & May 7th
(no class on April 30th)
Days & Time: Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
1105 Elm Street, Youngstown, OH 44505

Buddhism in a Nutshell is an introductory course on Buddhism for complete beginners. It presents basic Buddhist philosophy and principles within the Tibetan Mahayana context, and provides simple meditation instruction. Buddhism in a Nutshell is offered in many FPMT centers worldwide and as a homestudy program.

Suggested donation: $10 per session; $5 if you are a student or laid off. (Donations cover rent and related expenses of the study group.)