Course on Introduction to Buddhism - Pittsburgh Buddhist Center

Date: December 8, 2022

Dear Friends in Dhamma

The education committee of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center is happy to announce the offering of the course on Introduction to Buddhism for those who are interested in learning basic Buddhist doctrines. This is a good opportunity to develop a systematic understanding of Buddhist teachings with the guidance of a monastic teacher. If you can dedicate five evenings in the months of December and January, please register for this course.

Course Description

This is a 6 week course (meeting once a week) which introduces and core Buddhist doctrines. During this course, students will explore Buddhist explanations of life, the world and human potential for freedom. In addition to attending the weekly classes, students will complete select readings. This course will be taught by Bhante Pemaratana and will be offered both in-person and online.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

· Demonstrate basic knowledge of key concepts and texts of early Buddhism.

· Describe how Buddhism explains the conditions of human life.

Topics to be discussed:

1. The Four Noble Truths

2. Dependent Origination

3. The Doctrine of Kamma

4. Personal Identity and Non-Self

5. Enlightenment in Buddhism

Time and Venue:

Five Fridays from 6:30 pm to 8: 00 pm at Pittsburgh Buddhist Center and via Zoom

Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23, Jan 6, Jan 13

(No classes on Dec 30)

Participants who attend all 6 classes will receive a certificate from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center. Partial enrollment is also an option.

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What	Name
What	Name
Introduction to Buddhism Course	#1: Santi A.
	#2: Preet M.
	#3: Jeffrey R.
	#4: Sandra I.
	#5: Dennisse R.
	#6: Matthew V.
	#7: Connie H.
	#8: Anna B.
	#9: Olivia K.
	#10: Jason W.
	#11: Brett A.
	#12: Erin A.
	#13: Jonathan B.
	#14: Menglun L.
	#15: Dakota B.
	#16: Jess C.
	#17: Kathy R.
	#18: Jeanne R.
	#19: Deborah S.
	#20: Kay J.