Introduction to Buddhism Series: Buddhism in a Nutshell

Wai Cheong

About the Teaching

Buddhism in a Nutshell is an introductory course that provides an overview of Tibetan Buddhist concepts and practice for newcomers. It covers the fundamentals of the Buddha’s teachings, simple meditation practices and provides ample opportunities to ask your questions about different aspects of Buddhism.

Each weekly session will include explanation, guided meditation and Q&A. Ideal for beginners.

Wai Cheong

Wai Cheong Kok is from Singapore. He has been teaching meditation and Buddhism since 1996, with a special interest in making available the benefits of meditation to a wider audience. From 2006-2015 and starting from 2020, he has served as a senior teacher at Vajrayana Institute, a Tibetan Buddhist Centre affiliated to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). After studying Dharma for several years, Wai Cheong set out to deepen his understanding of spiritual practice by finishing the FPMT Masters Program at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy from 1998-2004 completed with a four-month solitary retreat in New Zealand.

When

Wednesdays, 7pm
Dates: 23, 30 August, 6, 13 September

Where

Live Streamed Online

Face-to-face
Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square Ashfield

Cost

By Donation
(Suggested: $15 per class)

Suitable For

Everyone

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