Virtual Sunday Dharma Gathering

Armor of Fearlessness

Developing the Virtuous Mark of Authentic Presence

A 16 Month Virtual Course of the Transcendent Virtues (Paramitas) Leading to Enlightenment

September 7th, 2025 - December 2026. Sundays at 7pm-8:30pm on Zoom

7-7:20 meditation, 7:20-8:30pm class

The Armor of Fearlessness is a universal Buddhist contemplation on the transcendent virtues that lead to enlightenment. Understanding the virtues as emotions, aspects of character, and as expressions of our life-force, we can study, practice, and embody them fully in our life. This class based on the book provides a contemplation practice on the virtues, commentary on the contemplation, and suggestions for practicing the virtues in our everyday life.  By engaging the transcendent virtues, we overcome the small mind of ego and find true peace.  The layering of the paramitas, when fully embodied, not only frees us from the cycle of suffering in which we have been trapped, but also unveils the natural state of health: the authentic presence of fearlessness.

This book delves into the transformative power of the transcendent virtues in cultivating authentic presence. Through contemplation and practical exercises, "The Armor of Fearlessness" guides readers on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As the practice of the Armor of Fearlessness states:

The virtues are many and interlaced, but they all have the same essence, authentic presence.  When we train in the virtues, we develop a reservoir of merit and are enriched: to study the virtues, we become wise and discerning; to practice the virtues, we become gentle and flexible; to be virtuous is to be strong and enlivened.  Practicing the virtues we transcend the ego, and in egolessness the virtues themselves are transcendent. 

To be added to the class email list and receive the Zoom link, please sign up here. You are welcome to join the class at any time and the class is free. You are welcome to offer dana. The book is available here.