Buddhism for Beginners

Understanding the History, Teachings, and Application of the Dharma

Created by: Matthew Sockolov
Empowered Buddhist Meditation Teacher

What Will I Learn?

• Learn about the basic history of the Buddha and Buddhism
• Understand the basic principles and teachings known as dharma
• Investigate different schools and traditions of Buddhism
• Dive into mindfulness, compassion, concentration, and more
• Gain knowledge of Buddhist ethics and guidelines

Requirements

• An open mind and willingness to investigate new ideas, practices, and methods of relieving stress and anxiety.
• The time to dedicate a few minutes to meditation practice and personal examination of the principles offered.
• Technical Requirements: You will need a computer or smartphone able to play audio (meditations) and video lessons. You also will need the basic understanding to play videos and audio. We have designed this course to require the absolute minimum of technical knowledge.

Target audience

• Anyone is welcome to take this course. It has been designed with love, care, and expertise to make the basics of Buddhism accessible.
• Beginners or newcomers may benefit most from this course, although those experienced with meditation can always benefit from a reminder of the foundational teachings.
• Anybody interested in Buddhism or meditation. Understanding the foundation and history of the path can be of great use in personal practice.