Nitartha's Intermediate Curriculum
Chittamatra Philosophical Tradition: Appearances are Mere Mind
The reason why it is important to understand the Chittamatra system is because, first of all, one will not be able to understand the view of Shentong Madhyamaka if one does not properly understand the Chittamatra view. Secondly, when one is learning the view of mahamudra that is explained in the Vajrayana, if one does not properly understand the Chittamatra view, one will have a difficult time understanding mahamudra. At the time of mahamudra pointing-out instructions on the basis of appearances, if one does not understand the Chittamatra view, one might be given the pointing-out instructions on the basis of appearances, but actually receiving that pointing out instruction in one’s own mind will be very difficult.
Madhyamaka Philosophical Tradition: Not Even a Middle
A systematic presentation of the philosophical tenets of the Madhyamaka ("Middle Way") Tradition of the Mahayana. Based on sections from Jamgon Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge.
Paths & Bhumis: The Path to Enlightenment
A systematic presentation of the stages of the path of the Bodhisattva, as well as of the Hearer Arhat (Shravaka Arhat) and Solitary Buddha (Pratyekabuddha), based on Jamgon Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge (Shey-ja-dzer) and Asanga's Ornament of Clear Realization (Abhisamayalankara).
Buddha Nature: Luminous Heart of the Tathagata
A systematic presentation of the teachings of the Buddha Nature tradition based on Maitreya's Uttaratantra and its commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul.
Current and Upcoming Intermediate Classes
- BUD 601 Chittamātra Philosophical Tradition: Appearances Are Mere Mind BUD 601i-A Summer Institute: Bellingham, WA. Session I: July 15–27, 2012. Live inclass course in 13-day intensive format. (Online live or self-paced options below). Click here for other courses to take during Session I of the residential Summer Institute. BUD 601o-B Live online course: July 15 – 27, 2012. (Webcast from Bellingham, WA) 13-day intensive format or self-paced. (Live inclass option above.) BUD 601s-C Self-paced online format: Anytime. Original Instructor: Phil Stanley.
- BUD 610 Madhyamaka Philosophical Tradition: Not Even a Middle BUD 610i-A Summer Institute: Bellingham, WA. Session II: July 29–August 10, 2012. Live inclass course in 13-day intensive format. (Online live or self-paced options below). Click here for other courses to take during Session I of the residential Summer Institute. BUD 610o-B Live online course: July 29 – August 10, 2012. (Webcast from Bellingham, WA) 13-day intensive format or self-paced. (Live inclass option above.) BUD 610s-C Self-paced online format: Anytime. Original Instructors: Phil Stanley and Jirka Hladis.
- BUD 620 Paths and Bhūmis: The Path to Enlightenment BUD 620i-A Summer Institute: Bellingham, WA. Session II: July 29–August 10, 2012. Live inclass course in 13-day intensive format. (Online live or self-paced options below). Click here for other courses to take during Session I of the residential Summer Institute. BUD 620o-B Live online course: July 29 – August 10, 2012. (Webcast from Bellingham, WA) 13-day intensive format or self-paced. (Live inclass option above.) BUD 620s-C Self-paced online format: Anytime. Original Instructor: Phil Stanley.
- BUD 630 Buddha Nature: Luminous Heart of the Tathāgata BUD 630i-A Summer Institute: Bellingham, WA. Session I: July 15–27, 2012. Live inclass course in 13-day intensive format. (Online live or self-paced options below). Click here for other courses to take during Session I of the residential Summer Institute. BUD 630o-C Live online course: July 15–27, 2012. (Webcast from Bellingham, WA) 13-day intensive format or self-paced. (Live inclass option above.) BUD 630s-E Self-paced online format: Anytime. (Available June 2012.)
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