The Paramita Center southeast
Study & Practice Program at Paramita Centre
Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and the studies of the great monasteries
made accessible to all who are interested
To begin with
The activities offered by the Center follow the Practice Program of the Paramita Centre. In the long term, we plan to also offer a program of deeper studies. The teachings are transmitted according to the same tradition as the most important Tibetan monasteries, like Ganden Jangtse Monastery, where Lama Samten completed his studies as Geshe (an equivalent of a PhD in Buddhist philosophy). Our main objective is to make the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and the studies done in this great monasteries accessible to the public to a full extent.
In general, we recommend starting with training in meditation. We will begin offering classes in calm-abiding (concentration) meditation locally in 2024. In the meantime, meditation classes are offered in different cities. Even if you already practice meditation, the meditation class will give you interesting and deeper techniques and knowledge about mind functioning. It will give you a solid foundation to be well-prepared for the following class which is Lamrim Introduction.
Lama Samten will be in Tennessee May 15-20, 2024 for classes and teachings explaining meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and the Paramita Centers. More details will be available as we have them!
Classes in meditation will be scheduled in Chattanooga and online beginning in 2024.
The program.
The next element of the study program, for those who have learned calm abiding meditation, is is the Lamrim Introduction. The lamrim teachings are the foundation and the essence of the entire Buddhist path. Buddha’s Teachings are included in it, presenting the global perspective of the path to happiness and enlightenment.
As the calm-abiding Meditation Course introduces the deep elements of Buddhist philosophy, we strongly recommend following it as a prerequisite for the Lamrim Course. Most people find they are better able to understand the lamrim teachings having learned meditation.
For an introduction to some of the teachings of Buddhist philosophy, you will find more information here.
Going Deeper.
Thereafter, other classes are offered to go deeper into the Buddhist Teachings.
These classes give more tools to continue the path toward enlightenment.
The transmission of empowerment also allows us to deepen our integration of different elements of the spiritual path.
Groups of practices are organized occasionally.
Retreats.
Retreats can be great opportunities to learn, deepen, and integrate more some elements already seen during regular classes.
We offer regular Meditation Retreats for 2 days or longer duration.
