Description
Buddhism is the oldest and most successful Self-Help program on Earth. There is debate over whether Buddhism is a religion or a philosophy. When asked to weigh in on this question my answer is always definitely yes! There is no Divine figure to worship, no cosmogony and no dogma in Buddhism. In that respect it does not appear to be a religion. But if you consider a religion to be a set of ideas around which you live your life and that in turn brings you to peace and a deep understanding of the True Nature of life, then Buddhism is most definitely a religion. This incredibly practical and adaptive tradition is something that everyone should learn about.
I designed this course especially for Westerners who have had little or no contact with Buddhism other than the few words and ideas that have filtered through to the West. It is presented in a very entertaining and light fashion including stories and humor. The simplicity of the course however should not fool you into thinking the content is in any way compromised. I have had lifelong Buddhists in Asia take the class and remark to me that this was the first time they truly understood their own religion. Though that may be true the course is especially designed for those who are looking for a clear and simple explanation of Buddhism.
So whether new to the subject or very experienced you will find knowledge of great value to you and your life in this course. In the end, you will understand why it is that you have been living less than you are deserving of and how to regain your Natural state of Joy, Compassion, Love and Freedom.
Información sobre el Instructor
4.67 Calificación
2034 Estudiantes
1 Cursos
Marshall Stern
Dharma Teacher
I discovered Buddhism and began to practice in earnest around thirty years ago. I am the author of Meet The Buddha Kill The Buddha, the host of Awakened America (A Zen Political Talk show on WCPT in Chicago), Co-Host and creator of the Zenprov Podcasts and Lecturer for Celebrity cruise lines teaching Buddhism to Westerners in Asia. My approach to teaching Buddhism is one of using a very light touch and making it easy to grasp. It has been my experience that my students have so much fun and are so engaged that they learn without feeling like they are learning. Mo Phat! (Vietnamese for "Blessings of the Buddha")
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Reviews
Elizabeth Edwards
14-05-2021
Awesome course
Eric Dewitt Hill
09-04-2021
great course
Iryiel Cochran
17-03-2021
I have read and read and read a lot of books. I have watched documentaries, but none has given me the knowledge this course has. THIS is what I was looking for to propel me forward on my path! This course gave history, a background, references I could understand and I am so grateful to have found this class. Very thorough and plenty to go to and experience. I highly recommend to anyone who has questioned for a long time whether Buddhism was a good fit for them. This class is so well formatted, the content is rich and I just can't say enough!