Class Schedule

 

On the second Sundays of each month, a Buddhism class presided over by Dr. Frederick Hong, PhD. begins at 10:30 a.m. Guests are welcome to attend. Subjects include the history of the Buddha, the karmic cycle, the Eight Cardinal Virtues, the Ten Delusions, and much more.


Here is a sample class schedule from our latest public class:


 

 


SERIES A

CLASS 5

October 11, 2009

Dr. Frederick Hong

Terrence Hong


BUDDHISM BASICS…. continued



A.THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS


1.Suffering is universal.

2.Suffering is caused by ignorance

3.Ignorance can be overcome

4.The way is the Eightfold Path


  1. B. THE EIGHTFOLD PATH


The Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering and the achievement of self-awakening.  It is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions.


     What are the eight principles in the Eightfold Path?


1.Right Views

2.Right Thoughts

3.Right Speech

4.Right Conduct

5.Right Livelihood

6.Right Effort

7.Right Mindfulness

8.Right Equanimity






 
       


        C.   TOPIC by TERRENCE HONG




Reference:Pristine Orthodox Dharma, Vol. 4 Ch 109

All eight elements of the Path begin with the word “right”, which translates the word samyañc (in Sanskrit) or sammā (in Pali).  These denote completion, togetherness, and coherence, and can also suggest the senses of “perfect” or “ideal”

In Buddhist symbolism, the Eightfold Path is often represented by means of the dharma wheel, whose eight spokes represent the eight elements of the path.