Lotus Sutra Dharma Discussion Group
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Lotus Sutra Dharma Discussion Group
Lotus Sutra Dharma Discussion Group
Led by Fran Berry
About the Course
The Lotus Sutra is a central Mahayana Buddhist scripture that teaches the universality of Buddhahood and the compassionate skillful means of the Buddha. It emphasizes that all beings possess the potential to attain enlightenment, revealing that earlier teachings were provisional steps toward this ultimate truth. Through parables and vivid imagery, it portrays the Buddha’s eternal nature and his ongoing guidance of all beings. The sutra encourages faith, devotion, and compassionate action, presenting enlightenment as accessible to everyone.
Class Format
- 10-minute opening meditation
- 15-minute lecture on key points
- Small group breakout discussions
- Group wrap-up and sharing
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Instructor
Fran took refuge as a Buddhist in 1980 in Lexington, KY at a meditation center affiliated with Tibetan Rinpoche Chögyam Trungpa, founder of Shambhala Meditation. She began studying with Guo Gu in January 2010, after attending English meditation instructions and retreats at Dharma Drum Mountain Monastery in Taiwan. Fran took Bodhisattva Precepts in 2010. Fran is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the Tallahassee Chan Center, and has been teaching Beginning Meditation Workshops and other meditation classes since 2015. She has also taught Taiqi (Tai Chi) for 25 years. Fran has been married for over 40 years and is a retired Professor of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University.
All proceeds support the Evergreen Dharma Community building fund of the Tallahassee Chan Center.