(2 credits) The heart of Buddhist practice is meditation on emptiness, a rigorous contemplative approach towards gaining deep insight into the nature of reality with the goal of attaining liberation for the benefit of oneself and others. In this class, we will explore some of the traditional approaches to meditation on emptiness from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, both in terms of the instructions on the practices in some classic texts and by some realized authors (including Shantideva, Tsongkhapa, and the Buddha himself), and in terms of becoming familiar with the meditations themselves.
MISSION STATEMENT: Maitripa College is a Buddhist institution of higher education offering contemplative learning culminating in graduate degrees. Founded upon three pillars of scholarship, meditation, and service, Maitripa College curriculum combines Western academic and Tibetan Buddhist disciplines. Through the development of wisdom and compassion, graduates are empowered with a sense of responsibility to work joyfully for the wellbeing of others. We serve our students and the region through diverse and relevant educational, religious, and community programs.
