The Introduction to Buddhism series explores the basic principles necessary for understanding all the different schools of Buddhism, and laying the foundation for the Hinayana and Mahayana courses that follow.

Key points in INT 101:

  • Prince Siddhartha's Journey
  • Buddhism as a Science of Mind 
  • Taming the Mind, Opening the Heart 
  • Meditation = Clarifying Confusion and Waking Up 

Kathleen Epstein and John Helios are the study facilitators for INT 101.

The second course in the Introduction to Buddhism series, INT 102 course covers topics common to all Buddhist traditions:

  • The Path is the Goal
  • The Play of Confusion and Sanity: The Four Truths
  • Working With Emotions 

Kathleen Epstein and John Helios are the study facilitators for INT 101.

The third offering in the Introduction to Buddhism series, this course covers topics common to all Buddhist traditions:

  • Analytical and Contemplative Meditation techniques
  • The Four Reliances
  • The Four Seals
  • Selflessness
  • The Four Reminders
  • The Spiritual Friend

Kathleen Epstein and John Helios are the study facilitators for INT 101.

The Fourth course in the Introduction to Buddhism series, INT 104 covers the Four Foundations of Mindfulness:

  • The Mindfulness of Body
  • The Mindfulness of Feelings
  • The Mindfulness of Mind
  • The Mindfulness of Phenomena

Kathleen Epstein and John Helios are the study facilitators for INT 101.