Sravasti Abbey announces Buddhism exploration course
—Courtesy photo Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery, is offering its annual Young Adults Explore Buddhism course June 20-27 for open-minded young people, aged 18 to 29. The residential program explores contemporary concerns within values of simplicity, non-harmfulness, and compassion
Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery, offers its annual Young Adults Explore Buddhism course June 20 to 27 for open-minded young people, aged 18 to 29. The residential program explores contemporary concerns within values of simplicity, non-harmfulness, and compassion. Daily activities include meditation instruction and practice, teachings from the Buddhist tradition, discussions, and outdoor work on the Abbey’s 300 acres of forest, gardens, and meadows near Spokane, WA. Participants need not identify as Buddhist to enroll. Curiosity and willingness to explore are the pre-requisites.
Venerable Thubten Chodron, a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and founder of Sravasti Abbey, teaches the Exploring Buddhism course. Well-known for her practical and humorous explanations of how to apply Buddhist teachings in daily life, Venerable Chodron has been a nun since 1977 and has published numerous popular books including Buddhism for Beginners. She teaches around the world.
Founded in 2003, Sravasti Abbey is the first American training community for Western nuns and monks in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Exploring Buddhism participants will spend a week living a monastic lifestyle alongside the Abbey’s eleven full-time residents.
All programs at Sravasti Abbey are offered by donation. The monastery requests an initial donation to reserve a place in the course, and an application is required.
Information: bit.ly/youngadultweek or 509-447-5549.