Discovering Buddhism Videos
Discovering Buddhism FPMT Course
Discovering Buddhism is a fourteen-module program that gives students a solid foundation in the teachings and practice of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
Below are introductory videos to each module of the course. These short yet profound videos are introduced by Richard Gere and Keanu Reeves and include interviews with many high lamas as well as FPMT students.
1. Mind and Its Potential
2. How to Meditate
3. Presenting the Path
4. The Spiritual Teacher
5. Death and Rebirth
6. All About Karma
7. Refuge in the Three Jewels
8. Establishing a Daily Practice
9. Samsara and Nirvana
10. How to Develop Bodhicitta
11. Transforming Problems Into Happiness
12. Wisdom of Emptiness
13. Introduction to Tantra
First Class Taster
Sample the first class of each Discovering Buddhism module, as taught by FPMT teachers from across North America.
with Ven. Lozang Yonten
DB 2: How to Meditate (class 1)
with Ven. Sangye Khadro
DB 3: Presenting the Path (class 1)
with Elaine Jackson
DB 4: The Spiritual Teacher (class 1)
with Dr. Nick Ribush
DB 5: Death & Rebirth (class 1)
with Ven. Amy Miller
DB 6: All About Karma (class 1)
with Bonnie Sewick
DB 7: Refuge in the Three Jewels (class 1)
with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
DB 8: Establishing a Daily Practice (class 1)
with Ven. Tenzin Gache
DB 9: Samsara and Nirvana (class 1)
with Ven. Tenzin Namjong
DB 10: How to Develop Bodhicitta (class 1)
with Ven. Gyalten Lekden
DB 11: Transforming Problems Into Happiness (class 1)
with Rachel Ryer
DB 12: Wisdom of Emptiness (class 1)
with Don Handrick
DB 13: Introduction to Tantra (class 1)
with Ven. Angie Muir