Buddhism 101 with Alex Trisoglio

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Buddhism 101 with Alex Trisoglio

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Summary A 1.5 hour dive into Buddhist history philosphy given by Alex Trisoglio in 2022 as part of the Middle Way School's adult learning program.
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In 2022, MWE developed a program called the Five Wisdom Pathways for The Middle Way School of the Hudson Valley to help orient MWS families to Buddhism. The program required all adults with children enrolled at the school to commit to 3 hours of study and practice per year. The first hour was a general overview about Buddhist history, philosphy and practice. Then parents could choose from one of five pathways: academics, arts, contemplative practice, movement, and cultural exploration. In this video, Alex Trisoglio delivers the academic portion of the program, delving into what Buddhism really is.

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