Hsi Lai Temple
2009 English Buddhism Class
Core Teaching of Buddhism – Ven. Jue Qian
(Every Sunday 10.30am to 12pm)

Table of Contents

1.Buddhist Etiquettes

2.Buddha
Who is Buddha?
Introduction of Buddha’s past lifes and this life

3.Dharma
Four Noble Truth
- Suffering, Cause of Suffering, End of Suffering and Path Lead to End of Suffering
Noble Eightfold Path
Three Dharma Seal
- Impermanence, Non-Self, Ultimate Enlightenment
The Law of Cause and Condition

4.Sangha
Who is Sangha?
The Practice of Sangha
Origin of Sangha Order
Evolution of Sangha Order
- Lesser Vehicle (Theravada), Great Vehicle (Mahayana), and others

5.Bodhisattva
Who is Bodhisattva?
Origin of Bodhisattva