Buddhism 101
Led by Master Teacher Hector Marcel
May 14 - May 28
Hybrid virtual & in-studio training
Suggested Donation $500 for the series or $175 for a single class.
BUDDHISM 101 is a series of introductory dharma courses that transmit ancient and established Buddhist wisdom in a series of extremely accessible talks for the modern practitioner.
TRAINING INCLUDES:
Weekly 1.5-hr Teachings
Tuesday, May 14th 7:30 - 9:00pm EST
Tuesday, May 21st 7:30 - 9:00pm EST
Tuesday, May 28th 7:30 - 9:00pm EST
Private Whatsapp Group for Q&A
Access to recorded lectures
Class 1: Cancel “Cancel Culture”
Tuesday, May 14th 7:30 - 9:00pm EST
Somewhere in between putting them on a pedestal or tearing them down, there’s a lesson. Real wisdom is about realizing that those who we revere and those who we revile are not so different after all. True accountability and transformation can spring from understanding the Tibetan Buddhist concept of karma and emptiness: the truth that nothing has an inherent value (until your habitual patterns of mind give it meaning). Join Master Educator, Hector Marcel, in a teaching on how to take personal responsibility for the way you experience the world.
Class 2: Yes, I’m Still in Love With My Ex
Tuesday, May 21st 7:30 - 9:00pm EST
No one taught you how to love? Me either, but here we are, in relationships where we say we love them, and they say they love us. But there's no security deposit when you're vulnerable, and after we get hurt once it's easy to lock the door forever. If you need to hear a timeless love story to inspire you, despite all odds, to keep your heart open - this is the class for you. Join Master Educator, Hector Marcel, in a transmission on how to love, why to love, and the Buddhist techniques we can practice to develop this skill now.
Class 3: Is God Real?
Tuesday, May 28th 7:30 - 9:00pm EST
Were you raised in a particular religious tradition, but are no longer sure what to believe in now? Have you fallen in love with the philosophy and practices of Tibetan Buddhism, but are unsure of how to reconcile dharma with your existing beliefs? Do you struggle to explain to your loved ones why you meditate, wear mala beads, and have a “sangha”? Join Master Educator, Hector Marcel, in exploring what he calls wake-up-ism - underneath all labels and beyond all dogma there is your unique path to awakening.
Hector Marcel has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 25 years. He is a passionate organizational change management consultant helping executives drive transformational change in their organizations through an emphasis on culture, people and service. He is a master teacher of meditation and eastern philosophy, linking ancient Asian ideas to modern western systems for individuals and teams. Hector serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute, he is the director of the 108 Lives Project and is the president of Three Jewels (the Enlightenment Studio), a New York based studio dedicated to help people reach their highest potential through meditation, yoga, public talks and community outreach. He believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement. Hector is treasured by his students for his immense kindness, humor, and generous wisdom.
Suggested Donation $500 for the series or $175 for a single class.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please donate what you can to honor the teachings. Donations are non-refundable.
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