Zen Studies Class


"I do not want the peace that passeth understanding.
I want the understanding which bringeth peace."

- Helen Keller

 

Zen Studies Classes - Beginning January 2010

Many in the West are not familiar with the historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of Zen and Buddhism. An academic approach to understanding Zen and Buddhism is an essential part of establishing an authentic and sustainable practice...

Classes are grounded in a seven core curriculum:

  • Buddha's Early Years

    The Four Noble Truths
    Eightfold Path
     

  • Wisdom Teachings

    Ancient Strategies for Modern Living
     

  • Zen Buddhism

    The Dharma Leaves India and Makes its Way to China and Japan
     

  • Zen Buddhism 

    Buddhism Comes to America
     

  • Introduction:  Classic Bodhisattvas and Their Practices 

    Faces of Compassion
     

  • Ethics and Compassion 

    Spiritual Precepts
     

  • Once Again

    What does Buddhism teach?


Instructor -

Goshin Nora DeClassis, Ph. D., is a faculty member and has served in senior staff positions at Pine Wind Zen Center since 2004. She is a graduate of Kean University of New Jersey and a Certified Learning Consultant.  On December 14, 2008 she received the Precepts during a Jukai Ceremony following O-Rohatsu sesshin. 

On December 13, 2009 she was Ordained a Priest into The Order of The Great Lights.


One Wednesday Evening a Month (Refer to Calendar for Specific Dates)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Fee for Zen Studies Class Series:

Seven Classes - Registration $125. (Series)  Total 7 Classes.

Drop in - $20 per/class

Series registration encouraged.

To Register please call - 609.268.9151
 


 

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