Intro Class Handouts
The following files are supplements to the free introduction classes held at Columbus KTC every Sunday at 10AM for the Intro to Meditation, and 11:30AM for the Intro to Buddhism classes. Join us in person or via Zoom. We look forward to meeting you.
Introduction to Meditation
The materials below reinforce the foundation of meditation taught in this intro class.
Introduction to Buddhism
Class 1: The Three Jewels
The Three Jewels introduces the teacher, his lessons, and the people that are also on this learning path.
Class 2: Life of the Buddha
A short history of the life of the Buddha, his lessons learned, and how they are still relevant in a modern world.
Class 3: Three Vehicles
The Three Vehicles class provides an overview of the progression of a meditation and Buddhist practice.
Class 4: Understanding Lineage
This class teaches us about those who have walked the dharma path before us and a little about the Karma Kagyu tradition, one of the four Tibetan Buddhist lineages.
Class 5: Buddha Nature
Buddha Nature is the pure compassion we already hold, and our meditation practice helps us uncover it.
Class 6: Starting a Daily Practice
Meditating five minutes a day is better than two hours one day a week. This class helps you create that daily habit.
Class 7: Taking Refuge
Taking refuge is a formal step in dedicating ourselves to the path of compassion for all beings.
Bonus download! Taking Refuge – From a refuge ceremony given by Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
Class 8: Deity Meditation
Deity meditation, also known as mantra meditation, is a visualization technique to advance a meditation practice.
Class 9: Compassion Meditation
Learn more about Tong-Len, a practice of letting go, and how to use it in your daily life.