What did the Buddha discover about suffering, happiness, and the nature of the mind\u2014and how can those insights help us live more wisely today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open Enrollment ends July 1, 2026<\/strong>. Limited Availablity<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Buddhism 101: The Basics – Module 1 – online course offers a welcoming introduction to the essential teachings<\/strong> of the Buddha and how they continue to guide people toward greater wisdom and inner peace today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed for beginners as well as those wishing to deepen their understanding, this course explores the life of the historical Buddha and the core insights that form the heart of Buddhist philosophy and practice. Together we will examine foundational teachings such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, mindfulness, and the cultivation of compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than an intellectual overview, this course invites participants to explore how Buddhist wisdom can be applied to everyday life. Through thoughtful discussion, short readings, and practical reflection, students will discover how the Buddha\u2019s teachings offer powerful tools for navigating stress, uncertainty, relationships, and the search for meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants will also learn how mindfulness and meditation practices support the development of clarity, emotional balance, and insight\u2014helping us respond to life\u2019s challenges with greater awareness and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the course of four engaging online sessions, students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn the story of the historical Buddha and the origins of Buddhism<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understand key concepts such as karma, rebirth, not-self, and impermanence<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover practical ways to bring mindfulness into everyday life<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect with a supportive community of fellow students and practitioners<\/p>\n\n\n\n This course is part of the Buddhism 101 series, a collection of modules designed to introduce the richness of Buddhist thought and practice in an accessible, non-sectarian way drawing from both Therav\u0101da and Mah\u0101y\u0101na traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are new to Buddhism, exploring spirituality, or seeking practical wisdom for living with greater clarity and compassion, this course provides a strong and inspiring foundation for your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All are welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What did the Buddha discover about suffering, happiness, and the nature of the mind\u2014and how can those insights help us live more wisely today? Open Enrollment ends July 1, 2026. Limited Availablity Our Buddhism 101: The Basics – Module 1 – online course offers a welcoming introduction to the essential teachings of the Buddha and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","ctc_event_category":[],"class_list":["post-15341","ctc_event","type-ctc_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ctfw-has-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event\/15341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ctc_event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15341"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event\/15341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15344,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event\/15341\/revisions\/15344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ctc_event_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_event_category?post=15341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}