The Milinda Talks Resource Group

Talk Five: Abhidharma

This session will present the main principles of the Buddhist perspective on human beings and the world as found in Vasubandhu's seminal work the Abhidharmakosha. It will include themes that are taught within the Four Noble Truths such as the nature of a person, the afflictions, karma, the Buddhist path and nirvana. Although much of the Abhidharma is often seen as boring and difficult, our approach will be quite the opposite, showing the relevance of these topics for people today. This will be of interest to anyone curious about Buddhist thought and how and why it can relieve our suffering.

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June 27 at Noon EDT [6:00 pm CET]

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In 2017, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche established The Milinda Program, a 10-year intersangha teacher training program for Western dharma instructors. Visit the Milinda site to learn more.

The Milinda instructors, now entering their 10th and final year, will be sharing the fruits of their shedra study in a series of monthly talks on Ocean beginning in February 21st. This series will explore classic Indian texts on various Buddhist philosophical subjects, including abhidharma, pramana, vinyana, yogacara, and buddha nature.

Upcoming Talks

Talk Five (June 23): Abhidharma
with Dominique Side (Rigpa)

Talk Six (July 26): Mahayanasamgraha
with Lily Ng (Rigpa)

Recorded Talks

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Talk One: Pramana with Jan van Der Breggen & Adrienne Chang
Talk Two: The essence of the Uttaratantrashastra with Miguel Oramas & Javier Torales
Talk Three: Yogachara and Chittamatra with Arne Schelling
Talk Four: The Three Vows with Luís Santiago Israel

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