Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity – Intro to Buddhism 102 (Bloomfield)

The Nalandabodhi Introduction to Buddhism series explores basic principles of Buddhism and lays the foundation for deeper study.  They are friendly, genuine, and skillfully designed for a modern Western audience. If you are new to Buddhism this is a good place to start.  If you have been studying Buddhism, these courses can serve as a refresher and bring new insight into the foundational teachings of the Buddha.

All are welcome. No prior experience with meditation or Buddhism is required.

The courses are based on talks by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Senior Nalandabodhi students facilitate the discussion using sourcebooks based on Rinpoche’s talks.

The second course in the Introduction to Buddhism series is Traveling from Confusion to Original Sanity (Intro to Buddhism 102).

This course is a 4-week series. The first class introduces us to our wisdom heart, the path of study and experience, and approaches to transforming neurosis into wisdom. The second class addresses the truth, origin and cessation of suffering. The last two classes teach methods for working with emotions.

Location:

This series will be held at our Bloomfield center. (If you are unable to join us there, consider joining our West Suffield class on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 25.)

Dates/Times:

In Bloomfield: Saturdays 4-5 PM (doors open @ 3:30pm), starting February 28, 2026 and meeting weekly through March 21st. 

All are welcome!

Cost: Registration is required (to help us plan), but there is no registration fee. The only cost is for the sourcebook ($15).

Materials: The source book for the course is available in a printed edition from nalandastore.com. E-book versions are available through Apple Books or Google Play. (Links for the other Introduction to Buddhism series sourcebooks are here.)

Registration Contact: Please contact Deborah Calloway to register, to reserve course materials, or for any questions you may have. The size of the classes is limited. There is no need to reregister if you have already informed Deborah that you will attend.