智覺學苑 Fast track to your Enlightenment Road Map Make in Canada Buddhism Academy of Wisdom & Enlightenment (AWE) Buddhism = Metaphysic = Science

智覺學苑 Buddhism in Modern Language at Pho-Hien Temple Academy of Wisdom & Enlightenment (AWE) Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills2

Prostrations Respectful Greetings Namo Buddhaya Enlightened persons Namo Dharmaya Way, path, method Namo Sanghaya Pure hearts Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills3

Dedication of Intent (Gatha) The unsurpassed, profound and intricate dharma is difficult to encounter, even over hundreds and thousands of kalpas. Now I have seen and heard the dharma, I behold and uphold what the dharma offers. I wish to understand the true meaning of the “Tathagata”. Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills4

Learning Skills Lecture #3.1 Speed Learning Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills5

Feb 16,2013 Habits resist learning 6

L3.1 Learning SkillsFeb 16,2013 I.Definitions of Terms II.Communication skill Set III.Mind Set Three Sets of Learning Skills 7

Set I : Definition of Terms Survey Question: “Why do you want to learn Buddhism?” Various answers/motivations/questions Depends on the definition of Buddhism AWE definition: Lecture #2 “What is Buddhism” Why do you want to learn the way to enlightenment? Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills8

Terms define context Buddha Nirvana Bodhisattva Zen Metaphysics Tathagata Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills9

Feb 16,2013 I.Definitions of Terms II.Communication skill Set III.Mind Set Three Sets of Learning Skills 10

II.Communication Skill Set 1.Active listening 2.Appreciation 3.Expression 4.Establish Collective Consciousness Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills11

II. 1Active listening Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills Do not criticize – right/wrong, good/bad Do not try to fit information into existing silo Accept other’s opinion (disagree is OK) Do not interrupt Overcome ego 12

II. 2Appreciation Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills Discover obstinacy in oneself Connect with the speaker (body language) Improve the elements and factors that mould our character Overcome ego 13

II. 3Expression Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills Overcome fear of public speaking Contribute by giving oneself Learn to speak better from listening to others (considerate) Overcome ego 14

II.4 Establish Collective Consciousness Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills Absorb the good points from others Minimize one’s obstinacy/stubbornness The whole is greater than the sum of its parts Egocentric self grow with an open mind & breaking out of thinking box 15

L3.1 Learning SkillsFeb 16,2013 I.Definitions of Terms II.Communication skill Set III.Mind Set Three Sets of Learning Skills 16

Key to opening our minds An introduction to Metaphysics Metaphysics Lecture 1 Beyond infinity: How to expand our thinking mode III. Mind Set Feb 16,2013L3.1 Learning Skills17

L3.1 Learning SkillsFeb 16,2013 THE END Thank You Lecture #2.4 Learning Skills 18