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SUMMARY:Buddha Maitreya
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1713721105622{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #8c1115 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585748246249{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”] \nTICKETS\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1713721120098{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;border-left-color: #8c1115 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #8c1115 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #8c1115 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #8c1115 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Fees: $ 80 + tax \nBuddha Maitreya\, July 5\, 9 am to 11:30 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1585749079629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”BUY TICKETS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#8c1115″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”right” css=”.vc_custom_1750384343742{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdemo.agapecode.com%2Fcheckout%2F%3Fadd-to-cart%3D26616|title:Buddha%20Maitreya”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1750381725863{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]A unique class to connect to the future Buddha\, based on the teachings of the Elders (Theravada Buddhism) in Pali Canon\, given by the Abbott of the first monastery in Lumbini\, the birthplace of the Buddha Shakyamuni. \nMaitreya\, also known as Metteyya in Pali\, is revered in the Buddhist tradition as the future Buddha—the one who will come to Earth\, attain enlightenment\, and teach the dharma when the teachings of the current Buddha\, Gautama Siddhartha\, have faded from human memory. Maitreya’s arrival is a symbol of hope\, compassion\, and a renewed spiritual awakening for humanity. The prophecy of Maitreya’s advent can be found in multiple sutras. These texts describe that he will be born in a prosperous city\, and during his lifetime\, he will achieve enlightenment under the Nāga tree. The focus in Theravada is on the cycle of Buddhas who appear to renew the dharma. In the Buddhist cosmology\, Maitreya currently resides in Tushita Heaven\, a celestial realm of preparation for the final rebirth. According to traditional teachings\, Maitreya has been waiting there\, observing the world\, and preparing for his future role as the next Buddha. Maitreya is frequently depicted in a seated posture known as the Western seated posture\, with his feet planted firmly on the ground rather than crossed in the lotus position. This represents his readiness to descend from Tushita Heaven to Earth. Maitreya embodies Metta\, or loving-kindness\, a central tenet in Buddhist practice. \nThe Pali Canon is the complete scripture collection of the Theravada school. As such\, it is the only set of scriptures preserved in the language of its composition. It is called the Tipitaka or “Three Baskets” because it includes the Vinaya Pitaka or “Basket of Discipline\,” the Sutta Pitaka or “Basket of Discourses\,” and the Abhidhamma Pitaka or “Basket of Higher Teachings”. The Tipitaka is considered to be the authoritative source of Theravada Buddhism\, which is the oldest surviving form of Buddhism. It is also one of the most complete records of the teachings and practices of early Buddhism. The teachings contained in the Tipiṭaka are also known as the Doctrine of the Elders [Theravāda]. Some of the monks who had heard the Buddha preach in person were Arahants\, and so by definition\, ‘pure ones’ free from passion\, ill-will and delusion and therefore\, were capable of retaining the Buddha’s words. Even those devoted monks who had not yet attained Arahantahood but had reached the first three stages of sainthood and had retentive memories could also call to mind word for word what the Buddha said. One such monk was Ānanda\, the chosen attendant and constant companion of the Buddha during the last twenty-five years of his life. Ānanda was highly intelligent and gifted with the ability to remember whatever he had heard. Indeed\, it was his express wish that the Buddha always relate all of his discourses to him and although he was not yet an Arahanta he committed to memory word for word all the Buddha’s sermons.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1750384061808{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26606″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750381679718{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]Teacher \nAbbott Bhante Sagara Dhamma\, The Guiding Light of Rajakiya Boudha Bihar \nBhante Sagara Dhamma\, also known as Dharma Bikram Shah\, is the revered Chief Abbot of Rajakiya Boudha Vihar\, located in the sacred gardens of Lumbini. With a deep commitment to Buddhist teachings and community service\, he has spent over two decades in spiritual practice and social work across Nepal and Sri Lanka. Ordained as a Buddhist Samanera in 2001 and receiving Higher Ordination (Upasampada) in 2002\, Bhante Sagara Dhamma has undergone rigorous training in Buddhist meditation\, Abhidhamma\, and philosophy. His service includes leading Buddhist education awareness programs\, social service initiatives\, and humanitarian efforts. Recognized for his dedication\, he has received prestigious awards such as the Dharma Seela Viddhyota Briti and Bishwa Keerthi Sri Dhamma Visharada for spreading the wisdom of Buddha’s teachings in Nepal and beyond.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1750382387883{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1713720424109{margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #eaf6f9 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1713720308112{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][academia_icon_box layout_style=”style5″ icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-globe” icon_color=”#8c1115″ link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fus04web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F9074655172%3Fpwd%3DMbT2GhE8xIhDeaqfSPdoKObZNGZR10.1|title:How%20to%20join%20this%20event%20online”][vc_column_text]How to join this event online? \n\nOn this event page\, click on RSVP to reserve your place.\nMake sure that you are connected to the Internet and open a web browser.\nClick on: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9074655172?pwd=MbT2GhE8xIhDeaqfSPdoKObZNGZR10.1\nClick on the Open Zoom Meetings button.\nWhen you log in please mute your speaker.\nYou are welcome to enable your camera.\nThere is a chat button for questions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Stages of Enlightenment
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There are no pre-requisites for this class. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1585749079629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”BUY TICKETS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#8c1115″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”right” css=”.vc_custom_1750707365899{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdemo.agapecode.com%2Fproduct%2Fstages-of-enlightenment%2F|title:Stages%20of%20Enlightenment”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1750381725863{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]What are the steps to become the Buddha\, based on the teachings of the Elders (Theravada Buddhism) in Pali Canon\, given by the Abbott of the first monastery in Lumbini\, the birthplace of the Buddha Shakyamuni. The Theravada tradition\, one of the oldest schools of Buddhism\, dates back over 2\,500 years to the teachings of Gautama Buddha in what is now Nepal and India. Predominant in countries like Sri Lanka\, Thailand and Myanmar\, Theravada’s approach outlines a methodical path to enlightenment. \nSeven Stages of Purification (saththa visuddhi) in Theravada Buddhism\n \n\nPurification of conduct (sila-visuddhi)\nPurification of mind (citta-visuddhi)\nPurification of view (ditthi-visuddhi)\nPurification by overcoming doubt (kankha-vitarana-visuddhi)\nPurification by knowledge and vision of what is path and not-path (maggamagga-nanadassana-visuddhi)\nPurification by knowledge and vision of the course of practice (patipada–nanadassana-visuddhi)\nPurification by knowledge and vision (nanadassana-visuddhi)\n\nThe seven stages of purification are described in the Discourse on the Relay of Chariots (ratha-vinitha sutta ) of the Majjhima Nikaya (collection of the Buddha’s middle length discourses). It is based on a dhamma discussion between the Venerable Sariputta\, one of the Buddha’s two chief disciples and Venerable Punna Mantani-putta. In this sutta\, \nSimilarly\, in the case of the seven stages of purification\, none of the seven stages singularly can lead to the attainment of Nibbana. Each stage of purification constitutes the basis for the subsequent stage until the final stage of purification by knowledge and vision which constitutes the basis for the attainment of Nibbana. This sequential process can be described as follows; \n\nPurification of conduct is for the sake of attaining purification of mind\nPurification of mind is for the sake of attaining purification of view\nPurification of view is for the sake of attaining purification by overcoming doubt\nPurification by overcoming doubt is for the sake of attaining purification by knowledge and vision of what is path and not-path\nPurification by knowledge and vision of what is path and not-path is for the sake of attaining purification by knowledge and vision of the course of practice\nPurification by knowledge and vision of the course of the practice is for the sake of attaining purification by knowledge and vision\nPurification by knowledge and vision is for the sake of attaining Nibbana without clinging\n\nThe Pali Canon is the complete scripture collection of the Theravada school. As such\, it is the only set of scriptures preserved in the language of its composition. It is called the Tipitaka or “Three Baskets” because it includes the Vinaya Pitaka or “Basket of Discipline\,” the Sutta Pitaka or “Basket of Discourses\,” and the Abhidhamma Pitaka or “Basket of Higher Teachings”. The Tipitaka is considered to be the authoritative source of Theravada Buddhism\, which is the oldest surviving form of Buddhism. It is also one of the most complete records of the teachings and practices of early Buddhism. The teachings contained in the Tipiṭaka are also known as the Doctrine of the Elders [Theravāda]. Some of the monks who had heard the Buddha preach in person were Arahants\, and so by definition\, ‘pure ones’ free from passion\, ill-will and delusion and therefore\, were capable of retaining the Buddha’s words. Even those devoted monks who had not yet attained Arahantahood but had reached the first three stages of sainthood and had retentive memories could also call to mind word for word what the Buddha said. One such monk was Ānanda\, the chosen attendant and constant companion of the Buddha during the last twenty-five years of his life. Ānanda was highly intelligent and gifted with the ability to remember whatever he had heard. Indeed\, it was his express wish that the Buddha always relate all of his discourses to him and although he was not yet an Arahanta he committed to memory word for word all the Buddha’s sermons. \nTeacher\nAbbott Bhante Sagara Dhamma\, The Guiding Light of Rajakiya Boudha Bihar \nBhante Sagara Dhamma\, also known as Dharma Bikram Shah\, is the revered Chief Abbot of Rajakiya Boudha Vihar\, located in the sacred gardens of Lumbini. With a deep commitment to Buddhist teachings and community service\, he has spent over two decades in spiritual practice and social work across Nepal and Sri Lanka. Ordained as a Buddhist Samanera in 2001 and receiving Higher Ordination (Upasampada) in 2002\, Bhante Sagara Dhamma has undergone rigorous training in Buddhist meditation\, Abhidhamma\, and philosophy. His service includes leading Buddhist education awareness programs\, social service initiatives\, and humanitarian efforts. Recognized for his dedication\, he has received prestigious awards such as the Dharma Seela Viddhyota Briti and Bishwa Keerthi Sri Dhamma Visharada for spreading the wisdom of Buddha’s teachings in Nepal and beyond.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1713720424109{margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #eaf6f9 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1713720308112{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][academia_icon_box layout_style=”style5″ icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-globe” icon_color=”#8c1115″ link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fus04web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F9074655172%3Fpwd%3DMbT2GhE8xIhDeaqfSPdoKObZNGZR10.1|title:How%20to%20join%20this%20event%20online”][vc_column_text]How to join this event online? \n\nOn this event page\, click on RSVP to reserve your place.\nMake sure that you are connected to the Internet and open a web browser.\nClick on: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9074655172?pwd=MbT2GhE8xIhDeaqfSPdoKObZNGZR10.1\nClick on the Open Zoom Meetings button.\nWhen you log in please mute your speaker.\nYou are welcome to enable your camera.\nThere is a chat button for questions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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