Weekend seminar: "Secular Dharma" with Stephen and Martin Bachelor

Weekend Seminar: Secular Dharma

What is distinctive about the Buddha's teaching that sets it apart from mainstream Indian religious tradition?

Through exploring this question, we will try and recover the radical, non-mystical core of Siddhattha Gotama's vision. By discarding metaphysical beliefs, we will envisage a thoroughly secular Buddhism, which is focused entirely on responding to the suffering of this world.

While Pali texts from the early Buddhist scriptures will form the basis of our enquiry, we will interpret them in ways that illuminate their contemporary relevance. We will also consider the role of meditation in freeing oneself from the dictates of greed, hatred and delusion.

The course will be held in English

Registration will begin about 1 month prior to the course date.

Location: Kibbutz Ein Dor