Edu-Acad No. 20210032: Ox Turns the World! All-inclusive Buddhism, the First Course of the True Buddha School Online University, to Be Held in the Global Cloud Classroom on Lunar New Year's Day 2021!

To expand Buddhist knowledge and learning opportunities for all True Buddha Dharma propagating personnel and disciples, the True Buddha Foundation (TBF) Education Department has strategically planned All-inclusive Buddhism [currently offered in Chinese only], the first course of the True Buddha School Online University, to be taught in the Global Cloud Classroom. This course, comprising 36 sessions, covers fundamental concepts and basic theories of Buddhism, and explores the right knowledge and view of Buddhism. The course also provides in-depth analysis of Buddhism as it relates to science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, art, music, and other fields of knowledge.

Master Shi Lianha, Director of the TBF Education Department, will personally teach and fully explain each lesson in the course.
(Good news! As this is a certificate course, submission of graduation certificates or other educational documentation is not required when enrolling)

Don't miss this exciting and inspiring learning experience! Let’s transcend time and space together by entering the most advanced global cloud classroom to learn the subtle principles of Buddhism!

We welcome everyone to join the ZOOM Global Cloud Classroom, or click on the True Buddha School Global Online Group Cultivation YouTube channel to watch the live webcast!

1. Course Schedule: Date/Time/Instructor（Brazil time）
   Starting date: Friday, February 12, 2021 (Lunar New Year's Day, )
   Course schedule: Every Friday, 9:00PM ~ 10:00PM
   Other countries: Please reference the global time chart of each country for scheduled time/date.
   Course Instructor: Master Shi Lianha

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2. Participants: All True Buddha Dharma propagating personnel, disciples, and devotees.
   If unable to attend a class session due to schedule conflicts, Dharma affairs, personal business, sickness, bereavement, etc, please arrange a make-up session per your own schedule.
   
   After completing a make-up session, please inform the Online University of “course completed” status by emailing info.tbedu@gmail.com.
   (For example: name XXX + student ID + reason for absence + date of completion + name of the course, the chapter, and the session completed.)
   
   Note to all levels of Dharma propagation personnel:
   The Education Department sincerely encourages all levels of Dharma propagation personnel to participate in the course All-inclusive Buddhism! Points will be awarded for course completion as follows:1 point per session (36 sessions=36 points)

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3. Learning Method:
   Good news! As this is a certificate course, submission of a high school graduation diploma or other educational documentation is not required when enrolling.
   
   1. Enroll as a formal student: Students take a final exam upon course completion (36 sessions). A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to formally registered students who pass the exam.
      
   2. Informal students: One may choose to not formally register as a student. Informal students may study the course content without requirement to take the final exam. A Certificate of Completion will not be issued to informal students.
      
   3. All students, formal and informal, are cordially invited to join the All-inclusive Buddhism student group. To participate in the student group please scan the WeChat QR code below. After joining the group, students can participate in interactive discussion of classes, raise questions, make suggestions, learn positive study techniques, complete assigned homework, and receive the latest course information.

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4. Enrollment:
   To enroll, please go to the True Buddha School Online University website: tbedu.org→首頁[Home]→學務區[School Affairs Area]→註冊[Registration]→學生註冊[Student Registration].
   Note:
   
   1. "Name" field
      Ordained Sangha: When registering, please enter the Dharma name as “Shi XX".
      Lay Practitioners: When registering, please enter your full Chinese name as shown on your ID card.
      (If you do not have a Chinese name, please enter your full name in English as shown on your ID card)
      
   2. "Email" field
      Please fill in your email address correctly. Otherwise, you will not receive enrollment confirmation.

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5. How to Participate in the Cloud Classroom
   
   1. Enter ZOOM Global Cloud Classroom:
      ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5548378289?pwd=Rjltd09vd1lTbFdickdlS2VMakRtZz09
      If you are unable to log in via this link, please enter the following ID and password:
      ZOOM ID: 554 837 8289
      Password: 888
      
   2. To watch the live webcast, click on the "Global Online Group Cultivation" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVERMeALCDV6OFdK5wbC-YQ

Best Regards,
True Buddha Foundation
Education Department

Translated by TBTTs
Translator: DJ Chang
Editor: Henry Wolf