DISCOVERING BUDDHISM MODULES TAUGHT AT MAITRIPA IN THE PAST

Since 2006, we have taught the following Discovering Buddhism Modules at Maitripa at least once (and several have been taught multiple times).  

The full explanations of each module can be found on the FPMT website

1. Mind and Its Potential
2. How to Meditate
3. Presenting the Path
4. The Spiritual Teacher
5. Death and Rebirth
6. All About Karma
7. Refuge in the Three Jewels
8. Establishing a Daily Practice
9. Samsara and Nirvana
10. How to Develop Bodhichitta
11. Transforming Problems
12. Wisdom of Emptiness


DISCOVERING BUDDHISM:
AN FPMT INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM

The aim of the Discovering Buddhism Program, which is offered in the Jokhang Meditation Hall, is to give participants a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism. Participants will receive an experiential taste of the Buddha's teachings, some retreat experience, and skills they can use to make their lives most meaningful.

The Discovering Buddhism modules are offered free of charge by Maitripa. However there are administrative costs to running this program; therefore your donations are needed and welcomed.

All classes take place in the Jokhang at Maitripa: 1119 SE Market St. (at SE 11th, near Hawthorne) Portland, OR 97214.

For more information on the Discovering Buddhism Program & the FPMT, click here.


DISCOVERING BUDDHISM FACILITATORS:

Venerable Gyalten Mindrol
>CLICK HERE

Rachel Ryer (to come)

Chuck Latimer
Chuck was raised in Spokane, Washington and attended college at the University of Colorado. His academic pursuits have led to three degrees in psychology and participation in the Buddhist Studies Program at Maitripa College. This formal education coupled with an intense interest in Mysticism and other spiritual pursuits created a strong base for seeing the mind as the ultimate source of activity in the human being.  Chuck pursued a career professionally as a ski coach working with athletes from the introductory level all the way up to the United States Ski Team. He worked with Olympic and World Cup competitors such as A.J. Kitt, Tommy Moe, Hilary Lindh, Megan Garety, and Bill Hudson. This opportunity provided Chuck with an intense look at the world as an international community, as well as providing him with over 30 years of experience in the operation of non-profit organizations and the ski industry.

In 2001 Chuck was innocently invited to attend an initiation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Shoreline Theater. The event changed his life and was the beginning of his relationship with the Dharma. He met Lama Zopa Rinpoche later that year and attended his first month long retreat. In 2005 he met Yangsi Rinpoche for the first time. His meeting with Yangsi Rinpoche coincided with start up of Maitripa College. He decided to join the Maitripa College Buddhist Studies Program and with the support of his wife, Sherry, and his classmates has completed the course work. At this time he is working on a thesis for the completion of his degree process.


DISCOVERING BUDDHISM SCHEDULE
CURRENT SERIES:

March 30 - April 8, 2010
DISCOVERING BUDDHISM:
All About Karma
Learn the essential facts about the law of cause and effect. Explore ways to deal with life most effectively and take control of your future! Led by Maitripa College senior student Chuck Latimer (see bio center of page).

Join at any time; donation only.

CLASS DATES & TIME:
7-9pm, March 30, April 1, 6 & 8
(+ April 7 if needed)

RETREAT DAYS:
April 10, 10am-4pm
(+ April 11 if needed)


WINTER 2010 SERIES COMPLETES
with Senior Student Rachel Ryer
January 5-24, 2010
DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: Presenting the Path led by senior student Rachel Ryer. Get an overview of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening. Study the life story of the Buddha and discover a unique system for putting Buddhist philosophy into practice – the lam-rim, or "graduated path to enlightenment."

SUMMER 2009 SERIES COMPLETED
with Venerable Gyalten Mindrol

June 9 - 20
Mind and Its Potential
Examine the mind and how it creates happiness and suffering. Learn to transform destructive thoughts and attitudes to create a positive and joyous mind!

August 4 - 16
Transforming Problems
Learn the disadvantages of self-cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others. Learn to employ the special techniques of mind training (lojong) to transform problems into happiness.


Maitripa College | 1119 SE Market Street | Portland, Oregon USA 97214 | phone: 503-235-2477 | email: info@maitripa.org | fax: 503-231-6408