18 August - 13 September

The basics of Buddhism

The 'Four Noble Truths' and the 'Eightfold Path'

Martin Olthoff

This is what you can expect

  • High image quality lectures

    Every week you get access to a new weekly page about the theme.
    Each weekly page includes a lecture which is recorded in high image and sound quality.

    • from August 18: the Four Signs, the Great Departure, the Middle Way
    • from August 25: the Four Noble Truths
    • September 1st: The Eightfold Path, Part I
    • from September 8: the Eightfold Path, part II
  • Live sessions

    In addition to the weekly pages, there are 4 Live sessions from 20.00:21.15 PM to approximately XNUMX:XNUMX PM:

    • August 23: the Four Signs, the Great Departure, the Middle Way
    • August 30: the Four Noble Truths
    • September 6: the Eightfold Path, part I
    • September 13: the Eightfold Path, part II

    In these sessions there is:

    • additional explanation about the theme;
    • a guided meditation;
    • an interactive section in which you can ask questions and provide feedback.
  • Supporting texts, tips, quotes, exercises and reflections

    With the weekly page you also get access to supporting texts, tips, quotes on the theme and you receive suggestions for exercises and reflections. 

  • Sangha - Community

    In addition to the Live sessions, you can exchange experiences with your fellow students at the bottom of each weekly page.

  • Support

    You will have the opportunity to share your questions with Maarten for each theme and on the home page. 

  • Looking back

    You can watch all parts (lectures, meditations, tips, practice assignments, quotes and live sessions) whenever it suits you.

    • Without a Membership you will have access to all components for 3 months after the Live Course.
    • With an (active) Membership you have unlimited access to all parts.