This course offers an in-depth exploration of two fundamental principles in Buddhism: compassion (karuṇā) and emptiness (śūnyatā). Designed for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners, it delves deeply into these two concepts, providing participants with both a theoretical understanding and practical tools for cultivating them in their lives.

By examining the profound relationship between compassion and emptiness, the course illuminates how these principles are interconnected. Understanding emptiness can deepen genuine compassion, as recognizing the ultimate nature of phenomena fosters empathy, reduces attachment, and mitigates aversion. Conversely, cultivating compassion can lead to a more profound understanding of emptiness, as selfless concern for others helps to undermine the misconception of the self and weakens the self-centered attitude.

Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and guided meditations, participants will not only learn to integrate these principles into their daily lives but also experience how they can transform their perspectives and interactions with others. The course also addresses common misconceptions, providing clarity and dispelling misunderstandings about the nature and practical application of compassion and emptiness.

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She was the first woman who became a Geshe (equivalent to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy) and is a well known Buddhist nun, scholar and teacher. She was born in Germany and became a Buddhist nun in 1991. She signed up for the traditional Geshe curriculum at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics (IBD) in Dharamsala, a 17 year program, and became the first Geshema in 2011.