Neighbors Study Group
Curriculum & Content 2009-2010
Following is a list of the topics the group will be studying for 2009-10. Reading materials are also listed. View teaching schedule.
Introduction and practice of:
- Four Noble Truths (review)
- Seven Points of Mind Training with thong len
- Shamatha/Vipashyana
- Four Reminders
- Lineage Prayers
- Refuge and Bodhicitta
- Four Immeasurables
- Dedications and Supplications
- The Four Mindfulnesses
- The Three Yanas - The Three Turnings (Special focus on how to "upgrade" view/understanding and intention/motivation, in each of the to the 3-yanas)
- Form and mantra practice: Manjushri
Required reading material:
- The Great Path of Awakening, Jamgon Kongtrul, Shambhala Publications
- Transcripts on the Four Mindfulnesses, JKR at LG 2009
Additional recommended readings:
- JKR transcripts on Four Noble Truths
- Old Path White Clouds - Walking in the footsteps of the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh
- It's Up to You – The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path, Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche, Shambhala publications