Are you curious about Buddhism and a path of mindfulness?
Wednesdays, June 10 – July 1, 2026
7:00–8:30 pm Eastern
Hybrid: onsite at Balance Arts Center + on Zoom
Balance Arts Center: 151 W 30th St 3rd floor – New York
“We’re cultivating our intelligence as opposed to expanding or upgrading its contents. It’s like brightening a room by putting a higher-watt light bulb in a lamp. Suddenly we can see everything in the room much more clearly.”
— Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Please join on Wednesday evenings for Introduction to Buddhism, a cycle of teachings based on the fundamental discoveries of the Buddha. We’ll learn about the Buddhist view and practice meditation that supports the cultivation of compassion, insight, and understanding.
- What is mind?
- How do we understand reality?
- How can we reduce the suffering of ourselves and other beings?
The teachings are based on the original teachings of the Buddha and lay the foundation for understanding major Buddhist philosophical traditions. Each of the four courses has four classes and follows a study curriculum developed by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
BUDDHISM 101: THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA AND THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1
- The Buddha was not a Buddhist
- Poverty Mentality and True Freedom
- The World of Suffering and the Human Condition
- Taming the Monkey Mind
BUDDHISM 102: TRAVELING FROM CONFUSION TO ORIGINAL SANITY
Dates to be announced
- The Path is the Goal
- The Play of Confusion and Sanity (aka The Four Truths)
- Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions I
- Trips of Confusion: Working with Emotions II
BUDDHISM 103: KARMA, REBIRTH AND SELFLESSNESS
Dates to be announced
- The Four Seals of the Buddha’s Teaching – Part 1
- The Four Seals of the Buddha’s Teaching – Part 2
- The Four Reminders
- Connecting with the Buddha’s Heart
BUDDHISM 104: THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS
Dates to be announced
- Mindfulness of Body
- Mindfulness of Feelings
- Mindfulness of Mind
- Mindfulness of Phenomena
Format
These classes will be hybrid: onsite at Balance Arts Center and on Zoom.
The course is free but we ask that you register. Donations are gladly accepted.
Printed study curriculums by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche are available for purchase at the Nalanda Store. We recommend that the class readings be done prior to each class.
e-Books are also available:
Apple Books
Introduction to Buddhism 101: The Life of the Buddha and the Spiritual Journey
Introduction to Buddhism 102: Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity
Intro 103 – Karma, Rebirth & Selflessness
Intro 104 – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Google Play Store
Introduction to Buddhism 101: The Life of the Buddha and the Spiritual Journey
Introduction to Buddhism 102: Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity
Intro 103 – Karma, Rebirth & Selflessness
Intro 104 – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Questions? Contact: Katiana Rangel nbny@nalandabodhi.org
Please register below for Introduction to Buddhism 101, The Life of Buddha and the Spiritual Journey.
Date/Time
Date(s) - Wed., June 17, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location HYBRID Nalandabodhi NY at Balance Art Center + on Zoom
