In the Buddha's Words: Series II
April - June 2024
Participate in all four suttas or choose the ones that interest you most.
The suttas found in the Pali Canon are narratives about and discourses given by the Buddha during his 45 years of teaching. From his first sermon, narrated in “The Setting in Motion of the Wheel of the Dhamma Sutta,” to his last teaching during the narrative account of his death before he entered final Nirvana, we will focus on the practical application of some of the Buddha’s most important lessons to our modern practice and daily lives.
In Series II, IMS Online teachers will explore how the Buddha advised lay people, including the five precepts for lay people, how to apply right view to daily life, and how to work with conflict and difficult thoughts. We will end this portion of the program with one of the Buddha’s most important teachings for any student–lay or monastic–on how to have faith in the practice while simultaneously testing and learning for ourselves.
This program is open to beginning and seasoned meditators alike. All are welcome. This program will include dharma teachings, meditation instructions, and opportunities for Q&R.
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Scholarship
As one part of our ongoing effort to expand access to the teachings of the Buddha, all IMS Online programs feature equity-based registration fees, including the opportunity to self-select a low-cost scholarship rate. No-fee enrollment is available for those who request a fee-waiver at [email protected], no questions asked. Our system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and is made possible by our generous donors and those who choose to support other students by contributing at the “Benefactor” level.
If you would like to enroll in individual suttas, click on the program(s) above to view additional information.
Registration for this bundle closes on June 20, 2024.
This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live sessions. On-demand videos will be available to registered participants only for 90 days.
If you have additional questions please contact us at [email protected].