What is Samsara?

To practice Buddhist teachings, it is absolutely essential to understand what Samsara

means. True Dharma practice, whether Hinayana or Mahayana, can only arise

when we have this knowledge. Not a superficial intellectual understanding, but deep

understanding, a realization, is necessary to motivate us to overcome all difficulties and

obstacles in our practice. The more we understand, the more power our

practice has, and the more joy we derive from applying the Dharma.

Every time we strive to understand Samsara, we are inspired.

We are exceptionally pleased that the Venerable Geshe Tenzin Zopa, a former

close disciple of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and himself a highly learned master of

Tibetan Buddhism, has agreed to give a lecture on this topic at our center.

Taking Refuge

Furthermore, new practitioners who have decided to follow the Buddhist path can take refuge in Geshe-la.