Unlock the profound wisdom of the Mahayana teachings with Samye Institute’s comprehensive course on “The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra,” guided by Phakchok Rinpoche. This transformative sutra, taught by Buddha Shakyamuni, delves into the essence of Buddha nature, offering clear and practical instructions for authentic vipashyana (clear insight) meditation.
What You’ll Learn
- Impermanence: Embrace the transient nature of existence.
- Great Compassion: Cultivate boundless compassion for all beings.
- Freedom from Reference Points: Experience the liberation of a mind free from fixed concepts.
- Non-existence: Understand the true nature of phenomena.
- Buddhahood: Realize your own potential for enlightenment.
Course Highlights
- Video & Audio Teachings: Engage with Rinpoche’s teachings through multimedia content that brings the sutra to life.
- Contemplation Materials: Deepen your understanding with thought-provoking reflection questions and practical guides.
- Classical Commentaries: Explore the sutra with the aid of two traditional commentaries, enhancing your study and practice.
- Structured Learning: Our course is divided into 8 thoughtfully curated units, each focusing on different aspects of the sutra.
Why This Course?
Phakchok Rinpoche has meticulously crafted this course to ensure that the profound teachings of the sutra are accessible and applicable to your daily life. He emphasizes the sutra’s clear instructions and the importance of repeatedly engaging with the text to uncover deeper layers of meaning. Rinpoche’s practical tips and advice are designed to help you integrate these teachings into your meditation practice and beyond.
Learning at Your Pace
While you have access to all the units simultaneously, we recommend dedicating at least a week to each unit. This allows you to fully absorb the teachings, practice the meditation instructions, and engage with the reflection questions. Use our discussion forum to share insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow practitioners, creating a vibrant learning community.
Start Your Journey Today
Join us in this enriching journey of study and practice. By engaging with “The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra,” you will gain profound insights and practical skills that can be applied to all aspects of your spiritual practice.
Watch the short introductory video below, and discover why Phakchok Rinpoche finds this teaching so beneficial. Remember to enable subtitles for your preferred language.
Languages
The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra course is available in the following languages:
