A series of courses design to meet your needs to become a 21 st
century Buddhist! Whether as one who is curious to learn more about
Buddhism or as someone who is eager to further nourish your seed of
Buddhist understanding, we have the right course tailored just for
you!
At Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, guiding you through every
single step of your spiritual development to realize the ultimate
meaning of happiness is our mission!
Exploring Buddhism
Basic
There are many people who consider themselves Buddhists but know
little about the actual teachings of the Buddha. Some people also
believe Buddhism to be out-of-date and full of superstitions.
However, Buddhism is currently gaining much popularity in western
countries as being non-dogmatic, practical and compatible with
science. What does Buddhism offer? What is the attraction of this
ancient teaching that has inspired many, including celebrities like
Richard Gere, Keanu Reeves among others?
In this 12-session course, we will explore the main principles of
Buddhism and let you discover for yourself how it can help you to
find peace and satisfaction in your heart.
Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Intermediate course
The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment is a comprehensive
presentation of Buddhist philosophy in its practical application to
the stages of mental development. It contains all the essential
points of both the Theravada and the Mahayana, and reveals
systematically the steps that we need to follow in order to proceed
to the state of complete enlightenment, starting from where we are
now. This course is designed as an intermediate Buddhist course and
is meant mainly for those who already have a basic knowledge of
Buddhism. It consists of three modules, each consisting of 12
sessions.
Module 1:
This human rebirth that you now have will not last forever. One day
you will have to leave this body behind and move on to the next
life. How can you ensure that you will have a good rebirth? The
practices you need to undertake are subsumed under the small scope
of the path to enlightenment.
Module 2:
Even though you may be reborn in a pleasant and comfortable
situation by way of the practices of the small scope of the path to
enlightenment, any kind of happiness you can possibly experience in
cyclic existence is unstable and contaminated. The way to achieve
pure everlasting peace is to be liberated from samsara completely.
The methods for attaining nirvana are clearly outlined in the
middle scope of the path to enlightenment.
Module 3:
Just like you, each and every living being wishes for happiness and
does not want even the slightest suffering. By following the middle
scope of the path to enlightenment you will be able to attain
individual liberation for yourself, but you will not be equipped
with the complete means to help others become free of suffering and
attain true happiness. The way to train to attain full
enlightenment or Buddhahood is described in the great scope of the
path to enlightenment.
Enquiries:
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The course is conducted by Sister Sze Gee, who holds a BSc with
honours in mathematics as well as a postgraduate diploma in
education.Driven by her interest in the Buddhas teachings, she
left her job as a college teacher in 1997 to pursue studies in
Buddhist philosophy covering subjects such as Abhidharma and
Madhyamaka over 7 years.
Exposed to the West in her training, Sis Sze Gee is adept in
teaching the dharma suited to the modern mind. Clarity and
practicality in the presentation of the Buddhas teachings is her
trademark. She is currently a full-time staff of Kong Meng San Phor
Kark See Monastery.