Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016 – Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2016
07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
US/Central
Wednesdays, Jul 6-20, 7:30 pm-9 pm
Discover the rituals, traditions, and philosophies of the Tulku system. From the 11th century AD, Tibetans have embraced the practice of recognizing the reincarnations of previous lamas, enthroning small children, and raising them to fill key religious and political roles in their communities. In this short series, the group will explore the Buddhist descriptions of the death and rebirth process that support this practice, the process by which candidates are chosen and trained, and the challenges this system faces – and the ways it’s adapting – in the 21st century.
Recommended reading: Incarnation: The History and Mysticism of the Tulku Tradition of Tibet, Tulku Thondup Secret Lives of the Dalai Lama, Alexander Norman
About the Class
Claire Villarreal
Claire got hooked on meditation as an undergraduate at Rice in 1997, and she's been practicing ever since in the Thai Theravada and Tibetan traditions. She started teaching meditation in Fort Worth in 2004, completed her PhD in Religious Studies at Rice in 2015, and is now the Programs Manager at Dawn Mountain Center for Tibetan Buddhism.
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Bookstore Closed Friday, -
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- Do not park in the lot behind the MFAH building on weekdays before 5 pm. However, the museum does generously allow Jung Center patrons to park in the lot after 5 pm and on the weekend. Paid parking available in front of The Center and on Montrose in front of The Glassell School and the MFAH Administration Building. Parking is always at a premium in the Museum District during business hours, but parallel parking spaces can often be found in front of The Center and on Montrose in front of The Glassell School and the MFAH Administration Building.
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