COURSE DATES
Starting Thursday 26 May 2022- January 2023
Weekly classes from 7-9pm AEST
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE?
This practical guide to the bodhisattva path is suitable for anyone who has completed a foundation year of study in Rigpa or equivalent elsewhere. It is highly recommended for Rigpa Ngöndro and Dzogchen Mandala students.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Guided by beautifully comprehensive recorded teachings by Khenpo Sonam Tsewang, this exploration of the Mahayana includes:
- The view, meditation, conduct and fruition of Mahayana
- Differences between the foundation vehicle, Mahayana and Vajrayana
- Understanding Bodhichitta, the entrance to Mahayana path
- Bodhicitta and the Bodhisattva vow
- Mahayana ground: The two truths
- Mind is devoid of mind, the nature of mind is clear light
- Two truths according to philosophical traditions
- The view of the Cittamatra or Mind Only School
- The view of the Madhyamaka
- Establishing emptiness according to the Middle Way - the four/five logical arguments
- Six paramitas - the essence of Mahayana practice
- The importance of Lojong
- The two obscurations and the two kayas
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE?
This course includes:
- Weekly 2 hour study and practice class led by experienced Rigpa teachers and instructors, including Jane Gray, Catherine Paul and Walter Kaan.
- Curated resources to support your study
- Weekly questions for personal reflection and contemplation
- The opportunity to deepen your practice by joining Rigpa’s community of online meditators
COURSE TEXTS
The Bodhisattva Path of Wisdom and Compassion - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
The Way of the Bodhisattva - Shantideva
Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech - Commentary to the Bodhicharyavatara - Khenpo Kunpel
Ascertaining the Three Vows - Ngari Panchen and Commentary by Dudjom Rinpoche
Vast as the Heavens, Deep as the Sea: Verses in Praise of Bodhicitta - Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Participation in Essence of the Mahayana costs:
Standard $300
Concession $150
Benefactor $400
Rigpa Subscribers receive a 60% discount. Please check your email on Monday morning - subscribers will receive an email containing the discount code.
This makes the cost to Rigpa Subscribers:
Standard $120
Concession $60
Once you register, you will receive further information and a link for weekly classes.
If you would like to become a Rigpa Subscriber: If you are not yet a Rigpa subscriber, please enquire by emailing the address below. Please include your approximate location in the email so we can connect you to a nearby local group.
Australia
Standard | A$300.00 |
Concession | A$150.00 |
Benefactor | A$400.00 |