#59 [Starting in October] Online Buddhism Course for Women
With the desire to create a place where people can easily learn about the difficult subject of Buddhism,
I have decided to start an online course from October.
For those who are interested in temples,
but feel that Buddhism is difficult or intimidating.
Why not learn together?
I will write about the overview of the Buddhism course and
my thoughts behind it.
Please bear with me if you would like to read it.
Course Overview
・Once a month for one hour, October to December (3 sessions in total)
・Participation in just one session is also possible
・Small group size of up to 4 people
・Content: Self-introductions, Buddhism lecture (30 minutes), sharing of experiences and thoughts by each participant
The reason I insist on an interactive format
There are ways to cram in knowledge about Buddhism.
Like reading books or taking Buddhism lectures.
However, based on my experience, studying Buddhism is
・Steady and endless
・Abstract talk that is like trying to grasp a cloud
・Hard to get a clear sense of 'I get it!'
Therefore, continuing to work at it alone
can be daunting.
This course,
rather than being a one-way street of just learning knowledge,
aims to be an interactive format where we proceed while having participants share their experiences and feelings.
'It's somehow hard to ask'
Don't you feel that things about Buddhism are 'somehow hard to ask' (difficult to ask questions about)?
Many people who come to a temple for the first time
often seem to be very nervous.
I imagine the true nature of this 'somehow' is:
・Fear of a world that is too unknown
・Not knowing who to ask
・Wondering, 'Will they think I shouldn't know this?'
Only with an environment where you can ask questions with peace of mind,
can you think, 'I see! I want to know more.'
I am aiming for such a course.
Connections with Buddhism are different for everyone
In the past, it was natural to inherit the teachings of Buddhism within the 'family'.
Imitating the way grandparents
put their hands together or recited the Nembutsu,
or following them to the temple.
In modern times,
the sense of 'family' has faded and nuclear families have increased,
making Buddhism distant for many people.
There are connections with the family temple, but they are just formal.
Aren't there many people who say, 'I don't really understand the teachings of Buddhism'?
Even so, I feel that for many people,
the connection with the temple remains in their hearts as a warm memory.
Warm memories from childhood, or
the feeling of being comforted when visiting a temple.
While cherishing those warm memories,
I want you to try touching upon the teachings of Buddhism.
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Thank you for reading until the end.
Have a wonderful day.