The Great Ideas of Buddhism Part I

Co-taught by Hector Marcel & Javier Perez-Karam

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • All basic Buddhist concepts in the lineage of the Dalai Lama

  • The definition of Karma and the Laws of Karma

  • The definition of Emptiness and how it functions

  • How to find and relate with a spiritual teacher

  • The basic Buddhist path (from start to finish)

  • How to figure out where you are on the Buddhist path

  • How to meditate and which meditation is right for you

  • Proofs on Past and Future lives, in a modern context

DATES:

October 6 - November 5
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 - 9:30pm EST

***LIVESTREAMED***

*The hours for this course can be used towards:

60-Hr Buddhist Training

The Great Ideas of Buddhism 

Oct 6 - Feb 11

Have you felt curious about Buddhist philosophy and practices but unsure how to apply them to your life, or where to start learning? This training in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy is a condensed and accessible review of all conventional Buddhist sutra training and how to apply it directly to your spiritual path, your work life, home life, romantic relationships and beyond. Hector Marcel is a Master teacher with decades of training and practice. He co-teaches with Senior Teachers who have completed the entire 18 courses in Buddhist sutra and have years of experience teachings.

If you want to participate in the entire training, register here:

SUGGESTED TUITION

Single Class: $30

Full Course: $300

*Tuition is by donation and 100% tax-deductible.

WHAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING

Three Jewels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. ACI courses at Three Jewels are offered by donation. Your donations are 100% tax deductible and support Three Jewels mission.

Our mission is to get people enlightened through the practice of yoga, meditation, and Buddhist philosophy. Enlightenment is just a fancy word for the state of mind that is at peace and happy. Everything we need to be happy comes from within, and we have the map to navigate that path.

Three Jewels serves over 5,000 students per year, offers more than 50 classes per week, and provides services to the city and internationally by giving free meditation and yoga classes to homeless families, school teachers, children, people recovering from addiction, trauma-sensitive care to refugees and earthquake survivors, and much more. It is also run almost entirely by volunteers! 

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LEAD TEACHER
Hector Marcel has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 20 years. He is a passionate organizational change management consultant helping executives drive transformational change in their organizations through an emphasis on culture, people and service. He is a master teacher of meditation and eastern philosophy, linking ancient Asian ideas to modern western systems for individuals and teams. Hector serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute, he is the director of the 108 Lives Project and is the president of Three Jewels (the Enlightenment Studio), a New York based studio dedicated to help people reach their highest potential through meditation, yoga, public talks and community outreach. He believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement. Hector is treasured by his students for his immense kindness, humor, and generous wisdom.

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Javier Perez-Karam is a meditator, businessman, and long-time New Yorker. He runs a real estate team, and has taught meditation for over 5 years. Javier has been a dedicated student and practitioner at the Three Jewels for over a decade; he recently concluded a 6-year study of the 15 foundational Asian Classics Institute courses, and has completed over 400 hours of Meditation and Dharma Teacher Trainings in the Tibetan Buddhist lineage. Since becoming a father, Javier is even more motivated by the potential to help each person he meets to reach and develop the most perfect and expansive parts of themselves.