Buddhism Classes

Our Buddhism Classes cover a wide range of foundational Buddhist teachings. Our aim is to make Buddhist philosophy and practice easy to understand and apply. Each of the topics covered is presented in a way that makes them relevant and applicable to one’s everyday life circumstances. We invite you to explore them all.

Buddhism grew out of the direct meditation experience of Shakyamuni in the 6th century BCE. He characterized his message as having just one aim, “To understand the nature of suffering and its cessation.” He departed from the beliefs and teachings of his time and demonstrated how one can achieve spiritual insight and illumination through understanding the nature of mind.

Over time Buddhism has grown and changed. It adapted to each culture in which it took root. Its basic message however, has remained constant. That life is characterized by spiritual ignorance and therefore suffering. It also teaches that there is an end to suffering which is realized by following the path of mindful clarity, loving kindness toward all beings,and knowing one’s own nature through meditation.