TBLC Weekend Learning Intensive: Hope and the Spirit of Awakening
DOES THE DHARMA OFFER HOPE?
According to the Buddha’s First Noble Truth, or the “Truth of True Sufferings,” conditioned existence is, by nature, impermanent, unsatisfactory, and pervaded by suffering. One who desires to enter the Buddhist path must reckon with this basic fact. Given this opening emphasis on suffering, where is there room in the Buddhist Teachings for discussions of hope? As we navigate the many challenges of our present world, how do we balance a realistic assessment of our human predicament with joyful aspiration for enlightenment? In this learning intensive, TBLC-associated scholars Venerable Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe and Professor Guy Newland will explore Buddhist discussions of hope and will illuminate hopefulness as an essential part of a bodhisattva’s compassionate commitment.
Learning Intensive Daily Schedule:
Saturday, June 20: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, June 21: 11:00am-5:00pm
Fees:
One day, daytime only (includes lunch): $60
Two days, daytime only (includes lunch for each day): $120
How to pay: In person attendees: TBLC is not able to process advanced payments or reimbursements for cancellations. Please simply pay upon arrival, cash or check only. Livestream attendees: all TBLC Livestreamed events are free; however, donations are welcome. For details, please see our contact page.
Reservations for in-person attendance: Space is limited. To sign up, please email office@labsum.com and give your name, intended dates of attendance, contact email, and phone.
Livestreaming: For a link to our livestream channel, click here: Livestream
TBLC Learning Intensives are relevant for any student of Tibetan Buddhism, beginning or advanced, and all are welcome. Students are not required to sign up for both days and may attend any or all sessions they are able to attend.
Recommended Resources for the Learning Intensive
For Ven. Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe’s Morning Sessions:
–Chapter One from Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life (Bodhicaryavatara). For a translation from the Sanskrit and Tibetan by Vesna A. Wallace and B. Alan Wallace, click here.
For Prof. Guy Newland’s Afternoon Sessions:
–Draft of Chapter X, “Shattered Dreams” (ARTICLE)
–“Hope Beyond All Hope” by Guy Newland w/inspiration from MLK’s “Shattered Dreams” and other sources (PDF)
–“Start Making Sense: Finding Tsongkhapa’s Middle Way” by Guy Newland (PDF)