{"id":15341,"date":"2026-03-12T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?post_type=ctc_event&#038;p=15341"},"modified":"2026-06-08T19:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:34:28","slug":"online-buddhism-101-course-discover-the-foundations-of-buddhism","status":"publish","type":"ctc_event","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/events\/online-buddhism-101-course-discover-the-foundations-of-buddhism\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Buddhism 101 Course: Discover the Foundations of Buddhism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Make This the Summer You Discover the Path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you always felt drawn to Buddhism \u2014 but weren&#8217;t sure where to begin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summer, Buddhist Faith Fellowship invites you to take that first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buddhism 101: The Basics<\/strong> is our most beloved and longest-running course \u2014 offered continuously since 2004 \u2014 and it remains the perfect starting point for anyone curious about one of the world&#8217;s most profound and practical wisdom traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Begins July 12, 2026<\/strong> | 4 Sessions | July 12 \u2013 August 23 | Sundays 6\u20138 PM Eastern | Live on Zoom <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open Enrollment ends July 1, 2026<\/strong>. Limited Availablity<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buddha-incense-and-candle-e1779399514942-1024x564.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15611\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777879551179299;width:292px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buddha-incense-and-candle-e1779399514942-1024x564.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buddha-incense-and-candle-e1779399514942-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buddha-incense-and-candle-e1779399514942-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buddha-incense-and-candle-e1779399514942-1536x847.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buddha-incense-and-candle-e1779399514942-2048x1129.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over four engaging live sessions, you&#8217;ll explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2638\ufe0f The life of the <strong>historical Buddha<\/strong> and his path to awakening \ud83c\udf3f The <strong>Four Noble Truths<\/strong> and <strong>Noble Eightfold Path<\/strong> \u2014 the heart of the Buddha&#8217;s teaching \ud83e\uddd8 <strong>Meditation and mindfulness<\/strong> practices to use in your daily life right away \ud83c\udf0a <strong>Karma, emptiness, rebirth<\/strong> and Buddhist philosophy explored with clarity and depth \ud83d\udc8e The <strong>Six Paramitas<\/strong>, Buddhist ethics, rituals, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Past Students Say<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;This course has been offered since 2004 for good reason \u2014 it is comprehensive, accessible, and genuinely life-changing.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Enrollment closes July 1, 2026. Space is very limited.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss your opportunity to begin this journey with our warm and experienced community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here for <a href=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/buddhism-course-101-module-1-the-foundation\/\"><strong>Full course details &amp; registratio<\/strong>n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All are welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make This the Summer You Discover the Path Have you always felt drawn to Buddhism \u2014 but weren&#8217;t sure where to begin? This summer, Buddhist Faith Fellowship invites you to take that first step. 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