The Sati Center for Buddhist Studies supports the study of Buddhist teachings. Our perspective balances scholarly inquiry with serious meditation practice. We believe that study and practice work together to deepen one's practice and aid in awakening. Our goal is to help participants explore original Buddhist texts and appreciate the richness of the tradition and lineage. We want to facilitate ongoing dialog and exchange among meditators, teachers, students and scholars.

• August 22, 2009, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Introduction to Pali taught by Dr. Baba Norihisa and Dr. Fred Porta
  

  This class will introduce the basics of Pali, the language of the Buddhist teachings in the Theravada tradition.
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• October 31, 2009, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM - The Safety of the Island, Exploring the Nature of Nibbana with Ajahn Amaro
  

  Beginning with an overview of the teachings on nibbana, Ajahn will elaborate on definitions and the teachings of ‘non-self’. The afternoon will address the essential themes of attending to the deathless, unsupported consciousness and the unconditioned and non-locality. He will then include applications of the teachings to the Gradual Path, stream entry and the blessings of nibbana, followed by discussion. The Island by Ajahn Passano and Ajahn Amaro is now available in PDF on the web.
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• Date TBD - Bringing the Dharma to Prison taught by Paul Haller and Jacques Verduin
  

  An introduction to offering meditation, chaplaincy and Buddhist practice in prisons and jails.

Pre-registration not necessary for daylong classes. Bring your own lunch.