The Four Seals: The Foundation of The Buddhist View
October 18 @ 18:30 - 21:30
Join Francesca Paoletti for an insightful three-hour session exploring the core principles that shape Buddhist philosophy. Through guided teaching, meditation, and discussion, you’ll delve into the essential teachings of Buddhism in an open and welcoming environment, perfect for beginners.
WHEN: Friday, October 18, 6:30-9:30 pm CET
WHERE: Gablerstrasse 51 and online on Zoom
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Beginners; everyone is welcome!
REGISTER: Here.
Throughout its history, Buddhism has developed in many countries and through a multitude of lineages, each one with its own unique flavor. However, the Four Seals set the foundation of Buddhist philosophical view and are the common ground for all traditions and lineages. They are the defining characteristics of what it means to identify as a Buddhist from a philosophical point of view:
- All compounded phenomena are impermanent
- All contaminated things are suffering
- All phenomena are empty and selfless
- Nirvana is peace
Join us for three hours of accessible presentation with opportunity to listen, ask questions, meditate, and sit together over a cup of tea – no previous knowledge required, everyone is welcome!
This is the first of a series of teachings dealing with the basics of Buddhism and meant to explore the key topics in Buddhist philosophy and practice in a relaxed setting that combines teaching, meditation, and discussions, with the aim of gaining insights to be tested and implemented in everyday life.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Native Italian, Francesca Paoletti was educated as an environmental engineer. In 2010 she took a career break to deepen her Dharma understanding and attend the FPMT residential Basic Program at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Italy. She completed her studies with an essay on the relation between environmental awareness and Buddhist ethics.
Francesca currently lives nearby Zurich and is engaged in projects on climate protection and social justice. Her main areas of interest are the application of Dharma in everyday life and presenting the depth of Buddhist philosophy in a clear and accessible way. She is an FPMT registered teacher and a certified trainer for Cultivating Emotional Balance, a program developed by Alan Wallace and Paul Ekman upon request by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
WE INVITE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Suggested donation: Please consider supporting us with a donation. Suggested donation per day is 40 CHF. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Language: English
Level: No previous knowledge required, everyone welcome!
Register: Here
