In this talk Losang Dondrub introduces a five-week course on Tibetan Buddhism, affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
Losang Dondrub provides background on FPMT and the course, aiming to offer a broad overview of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
The session delves into the life of Siddhartha Gautama, exploring his journey from a sheltered prince to the enlightened Buddha.
Emphasizing the significance of sacred sites like Lumini in Nepal, where the Buddha was born, Ven. Dondrub elucidates the Middle Way and the historical importance of Bodhgaya and Sarno.
Throughout, he addresses the complexities of studying Buddhism, particularly the challenges posed by translations.