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The Program

The Two Truths in Indian Buddhism with Sonam Thakchoe

Two_Truths_Sonam_Thakchoe.jpeg2024 Monthly Study Program with Dr. Sonam Thakchoe Next Meeting Saturday, NOVEMBER 9

"........This fascinating movement through philosophical approaches leads us to see how the conventional and ultimate—dependent arising and emptiness—are twin aspects of a single reality." 

10 am - 12 AEST ONLINE  -  ZOOM link 

Dr. Sonam Thakchoe is a former Tibetan monk trained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for fifteen years. He obtained his PhD (2002) from the University of Tasmania, Shastri (BA, 1995) and Acharya (MA, 1997) with double majors on the history of Indo-Tibetan philosophy and religious studies from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, India. He has taught Buddhist philosophy at the University of Tasmania for the past eight years and is now a full-time lecturer in Asian and comparative philosophy.

An intermediate-level course of study suitable for students familiar with the topics of interdependence and emptiness.

See Course Information and Resources available

* Your generosity in supporting the facilitation of our program can be received via  our DONATE page HERE  ~ with great thanks  


We are delighted and indeed most fortunate to welcome Sonam once again to the CTCT Program and appreciate deeply his generosity and the wonderful wisdom, insights, and humor that his presentations offer us in our pursuit of Dharma understanding.

This year we will meet from 10 am to 12 on the first Saturday of each month March -  November 
 
Using Dr Sonam Thakchoes' latest book The Two Truths in Indian Buddhism - this class will be hosted Online only and requires a sincere interest and commitment to reading materials, contemplations, and interactive discussions to reap the most benefit from this essential and fascinating topic. 
 
Everyone is welcome - registration is not required
 
 The Zoom link will be available on  the website  close to the date of each monthly session 
 
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  • Full Program Prospectus including the Schedule and Recommended Reading for each session
  • PDF of the text to be covered: Reading material - 'Two Truths in Indian Buddhism' 
  • The text is readily available at a variety of online booksellers such as Booktopia, Amazon, and Wisdom  if you prefer to own a hard copy  eg: The Two Truths in Indian Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre 
FPMT Tasmania
Chag Tong Chen Tong
PO Box 195 Snug 7054 Channel District 
 
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