Foundations of Buddhism
With Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi
January 27-28, 2007
Location: Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO
The mind, the Buddha, living creatures – these are not three different things.
—Avatamasaka Sutra
This retreat was a wonderful introduction for both new and old students of Buddha Dharma on the basic principles of Buddhist philosophy. We discussed and meditated on the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path. We explored the various methods of observing the world and the human condition, and what makes life meaningful. The retreat was a balance of lectures and contemplative practices.