Maitripa is now accepting applications for the Fall 2008 semester of our Advanced Buddhist Studies program. See the main Program page for details on how to apply and complete program overview and requirements.
Course List Fall 2008
PHL305 Madhyamaka II: A Dose of Emptiness
Instructors: Yangsi Rinpoche, James Blumenthal, PhD
Tuesdays 7-9 pm
A continuation of Madhyamaka I class, in which the exploration and debate of the philosophy and practice of Madhyamaka, or the “
PHL316 Stages of Meditation: Kamalashila’s Gom Rim in Theory & Practice
Instructor: Yangsi Rinpoche
Wednesday 7-9 pm
Structured around readings of the root text Stages of Meditation by the 9th century Indian scholar-saint Kamalashila, and supplemented by traditional and modern commentaries, this class will explore the philosophical and practical elements of a Buddhist worldview. Particular focus will be given to Kamalashila’s unique presentation of the logical sequence of meditational practice a practitioner should undertake in order to attain freedom from suffering and enlightenment, and its application to our lives in the modern world today.
TIB302 Seminar in Tibetan Translation
Instructor: James Blumenthal, PhD
Thursday 7-9 pm
Advanced Tibetan translation seminar. Prerequisites: Beginning Tibetan I, Tibetan II, & Intermediate Tibetan, or Instructor permission.
MDT311 Madhyamaka Meditation: Preparation for Vajrayana
Instructor: Yangsi Rinpoche
Saturday 10 am-12 noon
The subject matter of this course will parallel the topics of Buddhist philosophy as taught in Madhayamaka II. The course will be taught in an interactive format, allowing students the opportunity to learn specific meditations as directed by the instructor, practice them, and discuss their experiences in class. Part of this class will include regular meditation sessions out of class, the keeping of a sitting journal, and the opportunity for objective discussion on the effect of these practices on the individual’s mind. If desired, the committed student will have the opportunity to work with the instructor to design a personal meditation practice.
MDT316 Stages of Meditation: Theory & Practice
Instructor: Yangsi Rinpoche
Saturday 2 pm-4 pm
This class will be a workshop and practice class incorporating instruction, guided meditation, question and answer, and practice. The subject matter of this course will parallel the topics of Buddhist philosophy as taught in PHL316. The course will be taught in an interactive format, allowing students the opportunity to learn specific meditations as directed by the instructor, practice them, and discuss their experiences in class. Part of this class will include regular meditation sessions out of class, the keeping of a sitting journal, and the opportunity for objective discussion on the effect of these practices on the individual’s mind. If desired, the committed student will have the opportunity to work with the instructor to design a personal meditation practice.
CS006 & CS003 Community Service Practicuum
TBA


