The Buddha's Path:
Foundational Buddhist Study Programme
Module 1
Foundations of Buddhist Theory I: An Overview
About Module 1
Foundations of Buddhist Theory I: An Overview
This Module is part of The Buddha’s Path: Foundational Buddhist Study Programme and delves into the foundational aspects of Buddhist teachings.
Part One of this Module starts with the life of the Buddha and provide an introduction to Buddhism as a whole and explore the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths.
Part Two then explores the Noble Eightfold Path and the significance of taking refuge in the Three Jewels, which are central to Buddhist practice.
This module serves as a comprehensive overview, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Buddhist theory and practice in subsequent modules.
Module 1: Foundations of Buddhist Theory I: An Overview
Recordings & Resources
Introduction & The Life Story of the Buddha
The Spread Of Buddhism: Three Main Branches of Practice
The Four Noble Truths: The Truth of Suffering
The Four Noble Truths: The Causes (Origin) of Suffering
The Four Noble Truths: The Cessation and the Path Leading to the Cessation of Suffering
The Noble Eightfold Path: Sīla – Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood
The Noble Eightfold Path: Samadhi – Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration
The Noble Eightfold Path: Prajñā – Right View, Right Resolve
Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels
Meet the Host
Guiding your meditation experience
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 the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living: Five Ways to Restore Presence and Calm Amidst Challenge & Change. 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.
David discovered meditation & Buddhism through his experience of depression and suicidal thoughts and is passionate about helping people take back control of their mental wellbeing, work with their thoughts and feelings, and discover genuine wellbeing and joy within. Read more.
