Mindtraining class B on monday

Bodhicaryavatara

The class will start from the 12th 0f September 2022.

The classic treatise, the Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva was written 700 A.D. in Sanskrit, nowadays often translated as “A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life”. It is the most widely read, practiced, and cited text in the whole Tibetan Buddhist tradition. H.H. the Dalai Lama says that this text is the primary source of most of the Tibetan Buddhist literature on the cultivation of altruism and that it teaches the complete Mahayana path to enlightenment.

Shantideva, a Buddhist monk at Nalanda Monastic University in India, where he also composed this text, is one of the most renowned and esteemed figures in the entire history of Mahayana Buddhism.

The Bodhicaryavatara has ten chapters dedicated to the development of bodhicitta (the mind of enlightenment) through the practice of the six perfections (Skt. Pāramitās). The coming study year Lama Jigmé Namgyal will give his commentary on this text in the Monday class. The class is open to all, but Lama Jigmé does expect perseverance, diligence, and self-study from all whom participate and that everyone completes the full study year. At the end of each teaching session there will be the opportunity to ask Lama Jigmé questions regarding this topic. If you are completely new to Lama Jigme’s teachings, then please contact maandag@phuntsokcholing.org upon subscribing.

We will be using the translation of the root text by B. Alan Wallace (A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life).

Practical information

Mindtraining class B focuses on study. The topics are based on authentic Buddhist texts and are relevant for people who want to learn more about the Buddhist vision. Participation in this class assumes that you plan to attend the class for the entire academic year and are willing to study and / or practice at home on a daily basis.

NOTE: Enrolling in this class is only possible if you intend to follow the entire study year 2022 – 2023.

Online: This class can also be followed by anyone online, if you are or would like to become a member of Phuntsok Chö Ling. Register for online participation via maandag@phuntsokcholing.org

Time: Every Monday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lecture Dates: september-july
Location: This is a online class
Costs: Membership of Phuntsok Chö Ling (€ 30.00 per month)
Sign up: Go to the shop and choose membership

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: maandag@phuntsokcholing.org