Meeting date: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 4-6pm
Topic: Fundamentals of Buddhism
Location: Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA
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Contact: tbya.usa@gmail.com
Discussion Topics
Start the new year with a multimedia review of the fundamental teachings of the Buddha in 2 hours. Feel free to invite your non-Buddhist friends who may be interested in learning about Buddhism.
1. Rebirth and kamma
2. The goal of Buddhism
2. The goal of Buddhism
3. Short history of Buddhism
4. The basic teachings of the Buddha: The Four Noble Truths
5. Comparison of Theravada Buddhism with other Buddhist sects
Discussion leader: Li Chan
Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
|
Discussion topic
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January 5
|
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
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February 2
|
Right Mindfulness: introduction
|
March 2
|
Right Mindfulness: review
|
April 6
|
Right Concentration: introduction
|
May 4
|
Right Concentration: review
|
June 1
|
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work
place
|
July
|
No meeting (vacation)
|
August
|
No meeting (TBSA week)
|
September 7
|
Right Action & Right Livelihood
|
October 5
|
Right View
|
November 2
|
Right Thought
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December 7
|
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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