Have you ever considered the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself?
A bodhisattva is someone who says, from the depth of their heart, ‘I long to attain a state of everlasting peace and happiness, in which all suffering has ceased, and I want to do so for myself and for all sentient beings.’ The classic Buddhist text, the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, offers a practical guide on just how to do this. It shows us how to work with our own hearts and minds, starting with how we are now, to unravel our small-minded preoccupations and discover our own vast potential for compassion, love, and wisdom.
For those of you looking to do a little reading in preparation for these teachings please consider:
- Daring Steps: Traversing the Path of the Buddha, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, 2010, Snow Lion Publications
- The Heart of Compassion, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, 2007, Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala.
- Rigpa Wiki
Rinpoche has agreed to give a Guru Rinpoche empowerment during the retreat. If you aspire to practise the Vajrayana practices of Rigpa’s lineage, this is a vital step in forming your connection with that lineage and is a precious and rare opportunity. This will only be available to those attending the retreat in person.
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