The Practices of Patience & Wisdom: Geshe Sonam Ngodrup
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Taught by Geshe Sonam Ngodrup, translated by Ven. Khedrup
On these evenings, Geshe-la will teach from two texts: Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva and the Heart Sutra. These texts complement each other in that the Heart Sutra is about the wisdom aspect of the path and Way of the Bodhisattva Patience Chapter is about the method aspect of the path.
The Bodhisattva Practice of Patience
To become a bodhisattva, a being capable of bringing lasting benefit to others, practitioners train in what are known as the six perfections or Pāramitās - generosity, ethics, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom. The third of these, patience, is a challenging practice but one that can transform not only our relationships with others into something more positive, but also a tool that contributes to a more peaceful mind. Geshe Sonam Ngodrup will share these instructions based on the great Indian master Shantideva's famous text, Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra). Students are welcome to participate in all or some of the sessions, and each session will include guided meditation.
Wisdom that Sees Things as they Are: An Accessible Presentation of the Heart Sūtra
These classes will also be offered afterwards as a home-study videopackage, for a reduced donation of 7,50 per class. See our Home study page for the latest available packages.
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