Going For Refuge: First Steps On The Buddhist Path With Acharya Tashi

How does one become a Buddhist? One of the external indicators is taking refuge. In the context of Buddhism, what does going for refuge mean? What does it mean to “take refuge” in the Three Jewels: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha? What are we taking refuge from? Are we ready to choose to be a refugee?

To discuss these questions, Acharya Tashi will lead a series of classes leading up to a Refuge Vow ceremony held during the last class.

Schedule

Monday evenings
6:00–7:00p

Dates

February 3, 2025
February 10, 2025
February 17, 2025 (Presidents’ Day Holiday…)
no class February 24, 2025
March 3, 2025 — Refuge Vow Ceremony

Teacher Bio

 

Acharya Tashi Wangchuk is the resident teacher at Nalanda West in Seattle, the seat of the international Nalandabodhi sangha. He belongs to Karma Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Acharya Tashi was born in Bhutan and he embarked on his spiritual journey at early age, eventually finding his way to the Karma Shri Nalanda Institute, the esteemed Karma Kagyu Monastic College in Sikkim, India. While there, he studied over ten years and attained his master’s (Acharya) degree.

Currently calling Seattle home, he teaches at Nalandabodhi centers worldwide, in North and South America and in Asia.

COST: $10/class or by donation

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