Together we will examine many facets of Tibetan Buddhism. Along the way we will explore the practice of meditation. If you have never meditated before, this will be a new experience for you, and I want to provide you with support during this process. Please feel free to email me with questions or problems as they arise.

Each week you will be expected to:

• Log on to the course at least twice to listen to the 10 minute podcasts that contain the meditation for the week and the instructions and guidance for the meditation
  
  
• Read the content that is posted on the web for that week
  
  
• Explore the book or books that I have assigned, either skim or read them, as you prefer
  
  
• Write a brief reaction paper, no more than 2-4 pages, discussing your reactions to the readings, podcasts or meditations. Feel free to make whatever connections are significant for you. Email me your paper as an attachment.
  
  
• Set aside some time each day to practice your meditation
  
  
• Write a response to the discussion question that is posted in the discussion area, and respond to the postings of at least 2 of your classmates

Make sure to read the course syllabus (this text will also be a link to the syllabus) and check the list of readings