Insight into Emptiness

with Venerable Drolma

September 21 – October 14

(Plus Bonus Days for Sponsors on October 15 & 16)

No classes on Saturday & Sunday

This is an intermediate course, suitable for students who have attended one of our 10-day Introduction to Buddhism courses or have taken the full online program, The Buddhist Path of Training the Mind and Going Deeper: The Buddhist Path of Training the Mind.

Please join us for an online course based on the book Insight Into Emptiness by Khensur Jampa Tegchok. Emptiness is one of the most important concepts in Buddhism. By learning about emptiness we are able to decrease our delusions and increase our accurate view of reality. We will be studying, discussing and meditating on select chapters from this book for the purpose of gaining greater understanding of this profound topic.

From Master Nagarjuna’s text, Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way:

“By extinguishing actions and mental afflictions, there is liberation.
Actions and mental afflictions arise from misconceptions.
And misconceptions arise from elaborations.
Elaborations will cease through cultivating emptiness.”

[18.5]

Teacher

Venerable Tenzin Drolma was born in Chicago, US, in 1961 and became a lifelong learner.  She received her undergraduate degree in religious studies, philosophy and psychology.  She has a graduates degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and in Buddhist Studies from Maitripa College.  For 25 years she worked in the mental health field.

Pre-requisites:

  • Either completed one of Tushita’s 10-day “Introduction to Buddhism” courses (or equivalent).
  • Or completed both parts of the Buddhist Path of Training the Mind (Introduction and Going Deeper) online class

Course Schedule:

September 21 – October 14
(Plus Bonus Day for Sponsors on October 15 & 16)

All times are based on India Standard Time. We recognize that for many of you outside of India, some of the times may not work. It can still be possible to use the recordings for those sessions and join in the live sessions that are convenient for you. If you want to figure out the time in your country click here.

  • Morning Online Class: 7:30 – 9:00am (Indian Standard Time)
  • Evening Online Class: 5:00 – 6:30pm (Indian Standard Time)
    – Live Repetition of Morning Class
  • No classes on Saturday & Sunday

 

Video recordings of each session will be available for those who cannot make the live session.

The session will be one and a half hours and consist of:

  • 10 minutes – Meditation and Motivation
  • 40 minutes – Teaching
  • 20 minutes – Meditation and Dedication
  • 20 minutes – Question and Answer

Recommended Reading:

  • Insight Into Emptiness – Khensur Jampa Tegchok [click here]

 

One of the reasons why we came up with this course is to be able to raise some funds for Tushita in this difficult time of lock-down, so we detail below the different categories for suggested donations:

Sponsor Level Package

$108 USD (8,000 Indian Rupees)

Includes:

  • 40 live Zoom sessions (including Bonus Days and live repetition classes)
  • Live teachings and discussion with Venerable Drolma
  • Guided meditations with Venerable Drolma to support the teachings
  • Video recordings of each session
  • Course materials and online resources
  • A butter lamp offered on your behalf & with your special dedication on Lhabab Düchen Day
  • Bonus Days – Question and Answer with Venerable Drolma plus bonus meditation

Supporter Level Package

$80 USD (6,000 Indian Rupees)

Includes:

  • 36 live Zoom sessions (including live repetition classes)
  • Live teachings and discussion with Venerable Drolma 
  • Guided meditations with Venerable Drolma to support the teachings
  • Video recordings of each session
  • Course materials and online resources

Well-Wisher Level Package

$40 USD (3,000 Indian Rupees)

Includes:

  • 36 sessions of recorded video with Venerable Drolma (including repetition classes)
  • Guided meditations with Venerable Drolma to support the teachings
  • Course materials and online resources

Register

Register Online

You can register by filling out our online form.

Please make sure you have read the information on this page first.

Tushita is always happy for any donation, any time. Nothing is too small. Please email us at [email protected] to make a separate contribution.