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5 months ago Page 1 of 3 Buddha Jewel Monastery Chan Meditation & Buddhism Level II Class Syllabus Course: Chan Meditation and Buddhism Level II Class Semester: 2024 Instructor: Dharma Master Jian Yan | Abbess of Buddha Jewel Monastery Meeting Time: April 16 to Oct 1, 2024, Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm (Class breaks: May 21, July 2, Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27) Material: The Essential of Buddhadharma – A textbook for Chung Tai Meditation Classes, Chan Buddhism Level 2 (will be provided at the Monastery) Course policies:
- Attendance Policy: There are 20 classes each session. Attendance is important for all class sessions, and we understand that unexpected circumstances may arise. Students are allowed up to three absences per session (excluding make-up classes). Please note that further absences may affect your eligibility to progress to a higher-level class. Additionally, tardiness exceeding 40 minutes will be treated as an absence.
- Make-up Classes: Students can make up for a maximum of seven classes. Make-up classes should be completed within four weeks following the missed class. Please note that failing to make up for missed classes will be considered as absences. If students encounter difficulties completing make-up classes within the specified timeframe due to special circumstances, they are encouraged to inform the Monastery.
- Rewards for the Completion of the Classes: Completion of the course entitles students to receive a certificate and qualifies them for the next level (A maximum of seven make-up classes and three absences are allowed). Students who attend all 20 classes without being late or leaving early will be awarded a certificate of perfect attendance. Page 2 of 3 Level 2 Learning Goals: Level 2 teaches students how to develop wisdom and compassion in their practice framed by the Mahayana tradition and Chung Tai’s approach.
- Establish a strong understanding of what is Compassion & Loving-kindness in Buddhism.
- Connect the principles of the Bodhisattva Ideal to how they strengthen the meditation practice. Meditation Techniques: Compassion Contemplation Mindfulness of Mind The Middle Way Reality Method Dharma Course Schedule Week Date Topic Reading 01 Apr 16 The Path of Benefiting All Beings: The Bodhisattva Ideal Chapter 1 02 Apr 23 Letting Go of Anger and Hatred: Compassion and Mindfulness Chapter 2 03 Apr 30 Giving Up Greed and Stinginess: Six Paramitas I: Charitable Giving (Dana) Chapter 3 04 May 7 Purifying the Mind: Six Paramitas II: Moral Conduct (Shila) Chapter 4 05 May 14 Group Discussion Chapter 5 Class Break : May 21 06 May 28 Dealing with Anger: Six Paramitas III: Tolerance (Kshanti) Chapter 6 07 Jun 4 Putting Effort in the Right Place: Six Paramitas IV: Diligence (Virya) Chapter 7 08 Jun 11 Dealing with Distraction and Confusion: Six Paramitas V: Meditation (Dhyana) Chapter 8 Page 3 of 3 09 Jun 18 Crossing Over to the Other Shore: Six Paramitas VI: Wisdom (Prajna) Chapter 9 10 Jun 25 Group Discussion Chapter 10 Class Break : Jul 2 11 Jul 9 The Path of Benefiting All Beings: Introduction to Mahayana Chapter 11 12 Jul 16 Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity: The Four Immeasurable Minds Chapter 12 13 Jul 23 Connecting with All Beings: Four Bodhisattva Ways of Fellowship Chapter 13 14 Jul 30 Liberating Ourselves and Others: Repentance & Dedication Chapter 14 15 Aug 6 Group Discussion Chapter 15 Class Break : Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27 16 Sep 3 Deep Roots, Vast Branches, & Boundless Fruit: Three Links of Cultivation & Five Approaches to Sharing the Dharma Chapter 16 17 Sep 10 Being Here & Letting Go: Mindfulness of the Mind Chapter 17 18 Sep 17 Realizing Our Goals: Samantabhadra’s Ten Great Vows (1) Chapter 18 19 Sep 24 Realizing Our Goals: Samantabhadra’s Ten Great Vows (2) Chapter 18 20 Oct 1 Group Discussion Chapter 19 ▪ Oct 10 to 13 Lay Bodhisattva Precepts Transmission Ceremony in Chung Tai, Taiwan ▪ Oct 22 Purification Ceremony and the Transmission of Three Refuges and Five Precepts (BJM)
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