The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicaryavatara) is a unique, epic poem on the bodhisattva path of compassion and wisdom. Shantideva’s poem explores and inspires the reader to awaken mind and heart, and to perfect the bodhisattva qualities of generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiasm, meditation, and wisdom. Shantideva’s practice of “equalizing and exchanging self and other” is also a powerful introduction to the classic Tibetan practices of mind training (lojong) and taking and sending (tonglen). This four evening series will explore boidhisattva poetry through chanting, meditation, and discussion.

Led by George Draffan