Overview
This is the entry point into a structured Buddhist study path for learners. It covers the foundational views of Buddhism — impermanence, karma, emptiness, Buddha nature, rebirth, and bodhicitta — through lectures and Q&As designed to build conceptual clarity before deeper study begins.
Who It's For
Learners who are new to Buddhism and want more than a surface introduction. You may have read about Buddhism casually or practiced meditation, but haven't yet studied its core philosophical framework. This series gives you the conceptual ground to go further.
What you'll gain
A working grasp of how Buddhism understands mind, life, and reality — the ideas you'll encounter again and again in any serious study. By the end, you'll have enough foundation to follow more advanced teachings without getting lost in unfamiliar terms or missing the logic behind them.
9 lessons
Curriculum
When God Meets Buddha
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Eastern Wisdom and Western Life
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The Nature of Consciousness: Mind, Matter, and the Mystery of Life
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The Four Seals
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"The Heart Sutra" - Happiness and Beyond
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The Philosophy of Tathāgatagarbha: Uncovering Buddha-Nature in All Beings
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Reincarnation and the Law of Causality
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The Limits of Memory: Why We Forget Our Past Lives
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Bodhicitta - the Mind of Awakening
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