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Buddhism for Beginners
Buddhism can be confusing if you’re new. There’s so much to learn and explore that you may not know where to begin. This is particularly true when it comes to Tibetan Buddhism. It’s easy to get carried away with the lure of the exotic and miss the true essence of the teachings.
Buddhism for Beginners is a gentle introduction to the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism, key concepts such as karma and the Four Noble Truths, and practical advice on meditation, prayer and practices.
Based on the teachings of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche, the course approaches study topics from both an intellectual and experiential perspective. Graduates will discover the transformative nature of Dharma, and develop a well-rounded foundation in Tibetan Buddhism as a basis for further study and practice.
- Language: English & Chinese
- Prerequisites: None
- Duration: 1 year
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Schedule:
- Sunday (new term starts March 1, 2026)
- 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
- Kechara House (online option available for long-distance participants only)
- Members: Free
- Non-members: RM50 per month
- Mar 1 Introduction to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche and Kechara
- Mar 8 Life of the Buddha
- Mar 15 Overview of Buddhism
- Mar 22 Overview of Tibetan Buddhism
- Mar 29 Buddha statues, altars and offerings
- Apr 12 Iconography of Buddhas
- Apr 19 What are pujas?
- May 3 Taking refuge
- May 10 Vegetarianism / Plant-based diet
- May 17 Dharma & its practice in daily life
- May 24 The Four Noble Truths (Part 1)
- Jun 7 The Four Noble Truths (Part 2)
- Jun 14 Ghosts, Gods and the Six Realms
- Jun 21 Eight Verses of Mind Transformation
- Jun 28 Karma and Merit
- Jul 5 Overcoming Difficulties in Daily Life
- Jul 12 Introduction to Meditation
- Jul 26 The Four Immeasurables
- Aug 2 Lama Tsongkhapa – Life and Teachings
- Aug 9 Lama Tsongkhapa – Gaden Lhagyama
- Aug 16 Possessions, Oracles and Trances
- Aug 23 Dorje Shugden (Part 1)
- Aug 30 Dorje Shugden (Part 2)
- Oct 4 Introduction to Tantra
- Oct 11 Vajra Yogini
- Language: English & Chinese
- Prerequisites: None
- Duration: 1 year
-
Schedule:
- Sunday (new term starts March 1, 2026)
- 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
- Kechara House (online option available for long-distance participants only)
- Members: Free
- Non-members: RM50 per month
- Feb 16 Introduction to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche, Kechara & KFR
- Feb 23 Life of the Buddha
- Mar 9 Overview of Buddhism
- Mar 16 Overview of Tibetan Buddhism
- Mar 30 Buddha statues, altars & offerings
- Apr 6 Iconography of Buddhas
- Apr 13 What are pujas?
- Apr 20 Dharma & its Practice in Daily Life
- May 4 Vegetarianism / Plant-based diet
- May 11 Taking Refuge
- May 18 Four Noble Truths (Part 1)
- May 25 Four Noble Truths (Part 2)
- Jun 1 Ghosts, Gods and the 6 Realms
- Jun 8 Eight Verses of Mind Transformation
- Jun 22 Karma & Merit
- Jul 6 Overcoming Difficulties in Daily Life
- Jul 13 Introduction to Meditation
- Jul 20 Four Immeasurables
- Aug 3 Lama Tsongkhapa – Life & Teachings
- Aug 10 Lama Tsongkhapa – Gaden Lhagyama
- Aug 17 Possessions, Oracles & Trance
- Sep 21 Dorje Shugden (Part 1)
- Sep 28 Dorje Shugden (Part 2)
- Oct 5 Possessions, Oracles & Trance
- Oct 12 Introduction to Tantra
- Oct 19 Vajra Yogini
Beginner
2 hours
Adults
GEN LOBSANG PHULJUNG
Novice monk, British ex-pat and lover of Buddhist philosophy. Frequently spotted wandering around Kechara Forest Retreat chanting mantras or with his head buried in a book at his desk.
DAVID LAI
Senior pastor, reluctant writer, lover of Buddhist art, published author, and longtime student of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. Read more of his writings at davidlai.me.
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