Wisdom and Compassion: The True Source of Genuine Happiness

NEXT EDITION 2013!!!

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Tuscan hills

WHAT: This course covers the foundational topics of Tibetan Buddhism while investigating the actual underlying source of problems and suffering and teaching how to develop an effective, practical approach towards fully overcoming them and achieving genuine and lasting peace and happiness.

  • From Monday to Friday participate in daily classes on Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and practice.
  • Learn how to meditate in daily sessions of guided meditation with a final week retreat.
  • Take part twice weekly in late-afternoon sessions of physical exercises to relax the body and concentrate the mind.
  • Saturdays, visit the beautiful cities of Tuscany.
  • Sundays, picnic at the beach, taste the local cuisine, go for walks among the olive fields, relax in the warm sunshine and enjoy a cappuccino…

FOR WHO: This course is suitable for anyone who has a sincere interest in gaining a clear understanding in the foundations of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Lama Tzong Khapa together with a hands-on approach to meditation, while at the same time enjoying a special kind of holiday in beautiful Tuscany.

BY WHOM: This course is taught by Glen Svensson, a graduate of the seven-year intensive Buddhist philosophical study program at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, the FPMT Masters Program. Glen lives in India where he teaches both introductory and intermediate level courses to students from all around the world. He is much appreciated for his clear and simple teaching style.

WHERE: Held at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.

LENGTH: 4 weeks.

WHEN: 2013

COURSE STRUCTURE:

The Foundation – The Four Noble Truths
The Practice – Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion
The Integration – The Seven Points of Mind Training
The Retreat – Bringing Theory into Experience

OUTCOME: Participants will obtain a clear overview and understanding of the spiritual path presented in Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism accompanied by a hands-on experience of meditation and an introduction to the mind training practices that transform whatever happens into an opportunity for deep and lasting personal development.

LANGUAGE: English

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES: This course can either be preceded or followed by Discovering Buddhism. It is an excellent preparation for the Basic Program.

For more information about the course, please write to: joan@iltk.it.