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This Module is part of The Buddha's Path (our foundational study programme) and continues our exploration of the Mahayana bodhisattva path.
Realising emptiness, or grasping the true nature of reality, lies at the heart of the Buddhist path. This is the teaching of the two truths: conventional truth and ultimate truth. While conventional truth refers to the way things appear in our everyday experience, ultimate truth points to their deeper nature, which is śūnyatā, emptiness—free from inherent existence.
This profound insight dismantles our habitual grasping and misconceptions. It is this insight that liberates us, by uprooting ignorance and therefore attachment and aversion, the roots of our suffering.
During this module, David will introduce the Madhyamaka view of emptiness, and offer practical explanations and instructions on the reasonings and practices aimed at realising emptiness.
Module 8: The Bodhisattva Path II: Emptiness and The Two Truths
• Understanding Emptiness (Shunyata)
• The Two Truths: Conventional and Ultimate
Our Study Group is led by David Oromith. David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
David is a follower of the rimé (non-sectarian) approach, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view, with teachers in all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His primary teacher is Lama Alan Wallace, who is also rooted in a non-sectarian approach, with particular close affiliation with the Gelug and Nyingma schools and the Dudjom lineage.
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Our Study Group takes place on Tuesdays, 7.00pm-8.30pm (UK time - check your timezone here). There are occasional breaks when David is away hosting retreats and for term holidays. Upcoming dates can be seen when booking below. Recordings are made available to participants who would like to follow along at their own pace.
Sessions consist of a meditation, teachings on our course material, and group discussions of our experience and questions.
Participants can join the Study Group at any time and at any point in the series. There's no need to wait until you're caught up to join a live session, though you're welcome to watch the recordings at your leisure.
Other Timezones: CET: 8-9.30pm
Americas 11am PST, 12pm MST, 1pm CST, 2pm EST
Australia Fridays 5am AEST • NZ Fridays 8am NZDT
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This Online Study Group relies entirely on donations. Only through your honest generosity will we be able to continue offering these sessions for the benefit of all. You can make a donation using one of the options at the checkout, or by visiting this page.
We suggest a donation of £25 for this module of this programme, but you're able to offer within your means.
It is customary to offer dana (a donation) to support the teacher and the activities of the dhama organisation. No one is excluded from participating for lack of funds, but if you're able to, as is tradition, please consider making an offering. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes directly into supporting our activities and fundraising for the Samadhi Eco Retreat Centre.
Once you're registered, you'll be able to access recordings and notes from this series here.
4-session series
This is a 4-session series (18 March & 25 March & 1 April & 8 April). All sessions have now taken place. Booking gives you access to the recordings.
David Oromith, Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of A Practical Guide to Mindful Living. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
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Suggested Donation £25.00 Covers the cost of hosting the group for everyone.
This group relies entirely on donations to keep running. No one is excluded for lack of funds.
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As an LGBTQ-led Buddhist organisation, we strongly believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason at all and subscribe to the ideals of non-harm and loving-kindness. You’re welcome no matter who you are and you’re free to express yourself authentically.
