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2007 DHARMA STUDY PROGRAM
Starting in early 2007, the long term Dharma study program
will be based on the main texts traditionally studied
in the Tibetan Monastic tradition such as the Pramanavartika,
the Prajnaparamita litrature,
Abhisamayalamkara, Madhyamakavatara, Abhidharmakosha and
the Vinaya.
Students will be able to participate on a long term basis
or for short term blocks of two to three months. The main
teachings will be given by the resident Geshe while guest
lamas will be invited to teach auxiliary
subjects such as Buddhist history, Drup ta (Tenets and
Lo rig (Mind and Mental Factors)
1. Pramanavartika: “Valid Cognition” --Includes
teachings on the mind and its functions and is fundamental
to the following subjects.
2. Prajnaparamita: “Perfection of Wisdom Sutras”--
Teachings on Hearer, Solitary Realiser and Bodhisattva
vehicles. The main text is the Abhisamayalamkara “Ornament
of Clear Realisation,” by Maitreya.
3. Madhyamakavatara: “Supplement to the Middle Way,”
by Chandrakirti. Expounds the profound view of emptiness
according to the Prasangika Madhyamika tenet school.
4. Abhidharmakosha : “Treasury of Knowledge”,
by Vasubandhu. A detailed presentation of Buddhist Abhidharma-the*
*systematic philosophy and cosmology of Buddhism.
5. Vinaya: Rules of conduct and monastic discipline (open
only to ordained sangha)
Thösamling is a ‘Rime’ (non-sectarian)
nunnery and as such we plan to adapt these subjects to
the needs of students from the different Tibetan traditions.
In order to do so, we will invite Lamas of the four
different schools of Tibetan Buddhism to give teachings
on subjects unique to their lineages.
Classes will run five days a week and will be open to
nunnery residents and non-residents alike. A monthly course
fee of approximately Rs.1,500 may be requested. This price
will be discounted for monks and nuns.
More information about the program details and registration
will be available shortly.
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