Paramitas as Antidotes to Obscuring Emotions
In the "Way of a Bodhisattva," the great Shantideva says that
"Bodhichitta, the awakening mind, is said to have two aspects.
First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention;
Then, active bodhichitta, practical engagement".
He goes on to say:
"Bodhichitta in intention bears rich fruit
For those still wandering in samsara.
And yet a ceaseless stream of merit does not flow from it;
For this will rise alone from active bodhichitta."
In this class, we will explore the Paramitas as antidotes to some of our more challenging mental obstacles such as anger, greed, jealousy, laziness, etc. The six Paramitas - generosity, patience, ethics, meditative concentration, wisdom and joyful diligence - work together to enable us to deal with the challenges that life throws at us. We will explore what it means to be awake in the world through our practice of the six Paramitas. As we develop these qualities, we can gradually realize our full potential, benefiting ourselves and others.
The Paramitas, the enlightened qualities which provide the ability to be in the world and benefit others, are the essence of how to be a bodhisattva. As we begin to practice, we touch into a real basic goodness in ourselves. Practicing the Paramitas is how we can personally and directly apply the teachings and become the change we want to see in the world.
The Awake in the World monthly sessions offer a supportive and kind environment that allows for us to share our successes and opportunities as we work with the process of bringing the dharma into our lives. Seasoned meditators will find these classes deepen their understanding and strengthen commitment to the teachings and practice. New meditators will find these centuries' old teachings relevant in today's world in developing contentment and resilience in their lives. Together we will learn from each other and engage as a community toward compassionate action within a divisive world. We welcome and encourage both experienced meditators and new people.
Please join us in this rich exploration.
Cost: $20-$30 sliding scale donation per session.
Register at: https://sukhasiddhi.org/event/awake-in-the-world-the-paramitas-in-action/
Teacher: Lama Pat first started meditating in 1975. Prior to meeting Lama Palden in 1999, she studied with both western and eastern teachers including several pilgrimages and retreats in India. Under Lama Palden's tutelage, she completed both the full Shangpa Kagyu practices usually reserved for the traditional three-year retreat and the four-year teacher training program. In 2017, under the authority of Kalu Rinpoche, both Lama Palden and Lama Drupgyu authorized her as a Lama. With immense gratitude for her teachers and the lineage, Lama Pat is excited to share these teachings with others that supports the natural unfoldment of innate wisdom transforming one's life. In addition to her dharma studies and teaching, she has been an RN for over 40 years and holds a masters in counseling psychology. She also leads Sukhasiddhi's Clear Light Institute assisting contemplative approaches to working with illness, death and dying.
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In the "Way of a Bodhisattva," the great Shantideva says that
"Bodhichitta, the awakening mind, is said to have two aspects.
First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention;
Then, active bodhichitta, practical engagement".
He goes on to say:
"Bodhichitta in intention bears rich fruit
For those still wandering in samsara.
And yet a ceaseless stream of merit does not flow from it;
For this will rise alone from active bodhichitta."
In this class, we will explore the Paramitas as antidotes to some of our more challenging mental obstacles such as anger, greed, jealousy, laziness, etc. The six Paramitas - generosity, patience, ethics, meditative concentration, wisdom and joyful diligence - work together to enable us to deal with the challenges that life throws at us. We will explore what it means to be awake in the world through our practice of the six Paramitas. As we develop these qualities, we can gradually realize our full potential, benefiting ourselves and others.
The Paramitas, the enlightened qualities which provide the ability to be in the world and benefit others, are the essence of how to be a bodhisattva. As we begin to practice, we touch into a real basic goodness in ourselves. Practicing the Paramitas is how we can personally and directly apply the teachings and become the change we want to see in the world.
The Awake in the World monthly sessions offer a supportive and kind environment that allows for us to share our successes and opportunities as we work with the process of bringing the dharma into our lives. Seasoned meditators will find these classes deepen their understanding and strengthen commitment to the teachings and practice. New meditators will find these centuries' old teachings relevant in today's world in developing contentment and resilience in their lives. Together we will learn from each other and engage as a community toward compassionate action within a divisive world. We welcome and encourage both experienced meditators and new people.
Please join us in this rich exploration.
Cost: $20-$30 sliding scale donation per session.
Register at: https://sukhasiddhi.org/event/awake-in-the-world-the-paramitas-in-action/
Teacher: Lama Pat first started meditating in 1975. Prior to meeting Lama Palden in 1999, she studied with both western and eastern teachers including several pilgrimages and retreats in India. Under Lama Palden's tutelage, she completed both the full Shangpa Kagyu practices usually reserved for the traditional three-year retreat and the four-year teacher training program. In 2017, under the authority of Kalu Rinpoche, both Lama Palden and Lama Drupgyu authorized her as a Lama. With immense gratitude for her teachers and the lineage, Lama Pat is excited to share these teachings with others that supports the natural unfoldment of innate wisdom transforming one's life. In addition to her dharma studies and teaching, she has been an RN for over 40 years and holds a masters in counseling psychology. She also leads Sukhasiddhi's Clear Light Institute assisting contemplative approaches to working with illness, death and dying.
Paramitas as Antidotes to Obscuring Emotions
In the "Way of a Bodhisattva," the great Shantideva says that
"Bodhichitta, the awakening mind, is said to have two aspects.
First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention;
Then, active bodhichitta, practical engagement".
He goes on to say:
"Bodhichitta in intention bears rich fruit
For those still wandering in samsara.
And yet a ceaseless stream of merit does not flow from it;
For this will rise alone from active bodhichitta."
In this class, we will explore the Paramitas as antidotes to some of our more challenging mental obstacles such as anger, greed, jealousy, laziness, etc. The six Paramitas - generosity, patience, ethics, meditative concentration, wisdom and joyful diligence - work together to enable us to deal with the challenges that life throws at us. We will explore what it means to be awake in the world through our practice of the six Paramitas. As we develop these qualities, we can gradually realize our full potential, benefiting ourselves and others.
The Paramitas, the enlightened qualities which provide the ability to be in the world and benefit others, are the essence of how to be a bodhisattva. As we begin to practice, we touch into a real basic goodness in ourselves. Practicing the Paramitas is how we can personally and directly apply the teachings and become the change we want to see in the world.
The Awake in the World monthly sessions offer a supportive and kind environment that allows for us to share our successes and opportunities as we work with the process of bringing the dharma into our lives. Seasoned meditators will find these classes deepen their understanding and strengthen commitment to the teachings and practice. New meditators will find these centuries' old teachings relevant in today's world in developing contentment and resilience in their lives. Together we will learn from each other and engage as a community toward compassionate action within a divisive world. We welcome and encourage both experienced meditators and new people.
Please join us in this rich exploration.
Cost: $20-$30 sliding scale donation per session.
Register at: https://sukhasiddhi.org/event/awake-in-the-world-the-paramitas-in-action/
Teacher: Lama Pat first started meditating in 1975. Prior to meeting Lama Palden in 1999, she studied with both western and eastern teachers including several pilgrimages and retreats in India. Under Lama Palden's tutelage, she completed both the full Shangpa Kagyu practices usually reserved for the traditional three-year retreat and the four-year teacher training program. In 2017, under the authority of Kalu Rinpoche, both Lama Palden and Lama Drupgyu authorized her as a Lama. With immense gratitude for her teachers and the lineage, Lama Pat is excited to share these teachings with others that supports the natural unfoldment of innate wisdom transforming one's life. In addition to her dharma studies and teaching, she has been an RN for over 40 years and holds a masters in counseling psychology. She also leads Sukhasiddhi's Clear Light Institute assisting contemplative approaches to working with illness, death and dying.
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In the "Way of a Bodhisattva," the great Shantideva says that
"Bodhichitta, the awakening mind, is said to have two aspects.
First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention;
Then, active bodhichitta, practical engagement".
He goes on to say:
"Bodhichitta in intention bears rich fruit
For those still wandering in samsara.
And yet a ceaseless stream of merit does not flow from it;
For this will rise alone from active bodhichitta."
In this class, we will explore the Paramitas as antidotes to some of our more challenging mental obstacles such as anger, greed, jealousy, laziness, etc. The six Paramitas - generosity, patience, ethics, meditative concentration, wisdom and joyful diligence - work together to enable us to deal with the challenges that life throws at us. We will explore what it means to be awake in the world through our practice of the six Paramitas. As we develop these qualities, we can gradually realize our full potential, benefiting ourselves and others.
The Paramitas, the enlightened qualities which provide the ability to be in the world and benefit others, are the essence of how to be a bodhisattva. As we begin to practice, we touch into a real basic goodness in ourselves. Practicing the Paramitas is how we can personally and directly apply the teachings and become the change we want to see in the world.
The Awake in the World monthly sessions offer a supportive and kind environment that allows for us to share our successes and opportunities as we work with the process of bringing the dharma into our lives. Seasoned meditators will find these classes deepen their understanding and strengthen commitment to the teachings and practice. New meditators will find these centuries' old teachings relevant in today's world in developing contentment and resilience in their lives. Together we will learn from each other and engage as a community toward compassionate action within a divisive world. We welcome and encourage both experienced meditators and new people.
Please join us in this rich exploration.
Cost: $20-$30 sliding scale donation per session.
Register at: https://sukhasiddhi.org/event/awake-in-the-world-the-paramitas-in-action/
Teacher: Lama Pat first started meditating in 1975. Prior to meeting Lama Palden in 1999, she studied with both western and eastern teachers including several pilgrimages and retreats in India. Under Lama Palden's tutelage, she completed both the full Shangpa Kagyu practices usually reserved for the traditional three-year retreat and the four-year teacher training program. In 2017, under the authority of Kalu Rinpoche, both Lama Palden and Lama Drupgyu authorized her as a Lama. With immense gratitude for her teachers and the lineage, Lama Pat is excited to share these teachings with others that supports the natural unfoldment of innate wisdom transforming one's life. In addition to her dharma studies and teaching, she has been an RN for over 40 years and holds a masters in counseling psychology. She also leads Sukhasiddhi's Clear Light Institute assisting contemplative approaches to working with illness, death and dying.
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