Foundations for Freedom - the Hinayana - Course II: The 2nd Noble Truth, the Origins of Suffering (ONLINE)
Course II - The Second Noble Truth: The Origins of Suffering, Part I - The 5 Skandhas
Course II Overview
Having recognized the truth of suffering and the confusion that is pervasive in our life, we naturally have questions. How does this state of suffering arise? Where does confusion come from? Our innate intelligence begins to explore the subtle layers of experience, going deeper and deeper until we come to the heart of our being. In this in-depth exploration of the Five Skandhas, we will touch these layers or constellations of experience one by one, starting from the unconditioned, innate ground of open space, and see how we fabricate our own world of projections. The focus will be on the fundamental teachings of the five skandhas (aggregates of clinging): form, feeling, perception, formation/mental arisings/concepts, and consciousness.
The course includes:
- Recorded talks by Shambhala Senior Teachers
- Live discussions led by the facilitators, Laura & Steve Simmons
- Readings and book suggestions to deepen our understanding of these teachings
- Contemplations to help us integrate these fundamental teachings into our daily lives
Time: This class will meet on Thursday evenings every other week beginning January 7, 2020 and ending on April 1, 2020. A ZOOM link will be provided following registration.
Books: The optional readings are from these books by Chögyam Trungpa:
Glimpses of Abhidharma
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
The Teachers:
A minimum of four participants is required to avoid cancellation.