Dear Friends
We would like to invite you to our fourth part of modular series weekend workshop
GATEWAY TO THE TEACHINGS: The Words of the Great Masters – MODULE 4 : THE PARAMITAS: BODHICITTA IN ACTION
15-17 th July 2022 ONLINE via ZOOM
In Association with the Atiyoga Foundation & International Dzogchen Community
A six part modular programme introducing Buddhism and exploring its relevance & value for our lives today.
*CZECH, FRENCH AND SPANISH TRANSLATIONS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE
This training programme is based on a text ‘Gateway to the Teachings’ (as yet unpublished) by the great Dzogchen Master, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, which serves as an introduction to the main principles of the Buddhist Teachings. It also provides a foundation for understanding the Dzogchen approach in the context of Buddhism as a whole.
**NOTE: You may take this course even if you have not done previous modules. You also do not have to attend all classes through the weekend. All classes are recorded to catch up. This training programme is based on a text ‘Gateway to the Teachings’ (as yet unpublished) by the great Dzogchen Master, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, which serves as an introduction to the main principles of the Buddhist Teachings. It also provides a foundation for understanding the Dzogchen approach in the context of Buddhism as a whole.
MODULE FOUR: The Paramitas: Bodhicitta in Action
This fourth weekend will focus on the theme of ‘The Paramitas: Bodhicitta in Action’. ‘Paramita’ is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘Perfection’ referring to the noble character qualities of a realized being. In Mahayana Buddhism there are six of characteristics described, which are: generosity,morality, patience, perseverance, meditative stability and Prajnaparamita or the perfection of wisdom. These six perfections are also the qualities which a student of Buddhism aims to understand, practise and eventually embody on the Bodhisattva path. This module will focus on the first five Paramitas in all their various aspects, while the sixth Paramita will be covered in Module V. The sessions will follow the text as it is presented in ‘Gateway to the Teachings’
To book your sessions please click HERE
NOTE: All sessions are according to UK time!
The following practice sessions will be given at the times below with the following instructors. All instructors have been personally authorised to teach by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Friday 15th July 5.30pm – 7pm: ‘Introduction: The Paramitas – Transcending the Trap of Egotism’ with Monica Gentile
Saturday 16 th July 9.30am -11am: ‘Our Everyday Moral Character Explored’ with Stoffelina Verdonk
Saturday 16 th July 2.30pm – 4pm: ‘The Benefits of Having Patience’ with Fabio Risolo
Sunday 17 th July 9.30am -11am: ‘Stress-Free Perseverance’ with Cheh Goh
Sunday 17 th July 2.30pm – 4pm ‘ Meditative Stability & the Essence of the Paramitas’ with Lukas Chmelik
**FREE FOLLOW UP Practice Sessions every Sunday at 9am (UK TIME)
READING MATERIAL FOR THE COURSE CAN BE FOUND AT THIS LINK HERE available to download. We will be looking at Chapter 2, Section IV, Part 6 for this course.
NOTE: THIS IS A DONATION BASED COURSE.
YOU ALSO DO NOT NEED TO HAVE TAKEN THE OTHER MODULES TO JOIN THIS COURSE.
MODULE 5 will be on the theme of ‘Prajnaparamita: the Perfection of Wisdom’ (dates in September will be announced soon)
We hope to see you online soon!
Best regards
Shang Shung Institute UK