Fifth Annual Seminar Exploring Buddhism: "The Three Principles of the Path: Renunciation, Altruistic Mind & Wisdom" | Calendar of Events | Fifth Annual Seminar Exploring Buddhism: "The Three Principles of the Path: Renunciation, Altruistic Mind & Wisdom"

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Sat, Oct 27, 2012, 2:30 - 4:30pm

Charles Pratt Hall, O'Connor Commons

Khen Rinpoche, Geshe Lobzang Tsetan (Abbot of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in South India), and Professor David L. Gardiner of the Department of Religion at Colorado College will explore the second principle, "Altruistic Mind.” They will examine the many benefits of cultivating strongly the aspiring attitude of wishing to free oneself and all beings from cycles of suffering caused by unskillful habits of mind.

Additional Info

This event is part of a weekend-long workshop. It is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20/session from members of the general public and $10/session from senior citizens. Five College students may attend for free. All donations will be given to Tashi Lhumpo Monastery and Siddhartha School.

Co-Sponsors:
Amherst College Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations
Amherst College Department of Religion
Five College Buddhist Studies Certificate Program
Smith College Department of Religion
UMass Asian Arts and Culture Program
Friends of Khen Rinpoche

Contact Info

Christopher L. Williford (Chris)

413-542-5841

@amherst.edu