Description

The Discovering Buddhism Series is designed to be viewed on its own or as supplementary material for anyone following the Discovering Buddhism at Home program. Each of the thirteen 30 minute segments is introduced by Richard Gere or Neo from the Matrix (Keanu Reeves) .The series features His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Ribur Rinpoche, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and other Tibetan Lamas. Western teachers in the Discovering Buddhism video series include, Ven. Robina Courtin, Ven. Sangye Khadro, Ven. Thubten Chodron, and others. The series briefly explores all 13 subjects within the program by means of a Tibetan and a Westerner teaching on the subject followed by an informal conversation with a Western student on the topic.The 13 topics are as follows:- Mind and Its Potential- How to Meditate- Presenting the Path- The Spiritual Teacher- Death and Rebirth- All About Karma- Refuge in the Three Jewels- Establishing a Daily Practice- Samsara and Nirvana- How to Develop Bodhichitta- Transforming Problems- Wisdom of Emptiness- Introduction to Tantra