Foundational Teachings

When:
September 2, 2020 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
2020-09-02T19:45:00-07:00
2020-09-02T21:00:00-07:00
Where:
Sodo/Zoom
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
Cost:
Free

Wednesday night classes focus on Buddhadharma (Buddhist teaching), particularly from the Soto Zen perspective. This annual class looks at Buddhism’s foundational teachings, covering things like the Buddha’s life, the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, Karma and Rebirth, and on into Dependent Origination, Emptiness, Thusness, and Suchness. A seminary requirement, and pre-requisite for many other seminary classes.

We meet on this schedule:
7-7:10pm Evening Service
7:10-7:40 Zazen
7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements
7:50~9 Class
9-9:10 Vespers

All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 742293
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Attachments:

Syllabus                                                     Nagarjuna quotes

Fire Sermon                                              Gathas

The First Sermon                                      The Five Precepts

The Six Worlds                                          Kyojukaimon

12-Fold Chain of Causation                     Culture of Dharma Rain

 

 

 

 

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