Thupten Jinpa: On the Ratnagotravibhaga and Its Place in the Gelukpa Curriculum

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  Part 1 - Stanzas 1–5
  Part 1 - Maitreya's Sublime Continuum on Buddha Nature by Don Handrick, Part 1
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  Part 1 - Stanza 1, Offering of Material Possessions
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  Part 1 - Introduction
  Part 1 - Part 1 (chapter 1)
  Part 1 - For the Highest Good
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  Part 1 - Stanzas 1–4, Rejoicing
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  Part 1 - Buddha Nature
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  Part 1 - Session 1, Translating the Bodhicharyavatara
  Part 1 - Introduction to Buddhism
  Part 1 - Teachings on Buddha-Nature: Commentary on the Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra - Part 1
  Part 1 - Stanza 1, Vigilant Introspection
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  Part 1 - Verses 1–10
  Part 1 - Introduction and Homage
  Part 1 - Accomplishing the Supreme Aim
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  Part 1 of 6
  Part 1 - Biggest Problem Facing Teens Today
  Part 1 - Healing Anger with Patience: A Public Talk
  Part 1 - Traité de la continuité suprême du grand véhicule, Part 1
  Part 1 - Lesson 1. The Excellence of Bodhicitta
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Description Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Stanzas 1-5

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Bodhicharya Online Shedra (January 4, 2013)

We are now starting the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Patience, with Rinpoche’s teaching on stanzas 1 to 5. Emotions of anger and hatred are regarded as the opposite of bodhichitta. In order to get rid of them we need to practice patience.

Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 197-200.

Description "Maitreya's Sublime Continuum on Buddha Nature" by Don Handrick


A part of "The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa" presented by Tse Chen Ling

This event was held at Tse Chen Ling in San Francisco on September 20 and 21, 2019. Over the course of two days (three sessions), Don Handrick examined Tsongkhapa's exposition of enlightenment based on Maitreya's text "Sublime Continuum."

Maitreya's "Sublime Continuum" on Buddha Nature

What is enlightenment? How is it possible? Who can achieve it? One of Mahayana Buddhism’s most important teachings is the doctrine of tathagatagarbha, or buddha nature, the innate pure and changeless essence of the mind which gives rise to the fundamental potential for each being to attain full enlightenment or buddhahood. In this course we will examine selected verses from the first chapter of Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum of the Mahayana (Mahayana-uttaratantra Shastra), a text replete with rich poetic imagery and metaphor, to explore this profound and inspiring topic. . . .

"The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa"

Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357- 1419) was one of the greatest figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism and the founder of the Gelug tradition. The year 2019 marked the 600th anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa's parinirvana. To celebrate this, Tse Chen Ling offered a 14-month long series of programs that celebrated the life and lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa. These programs reflected the core teachings and unique features of the Gelug tradition. (Source Accessed Nov 12, 2020)

Description Day one of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's three day teaching on Shantideva's "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" at the request of Russian Buddhists in Delhi, India on December 25-27, 2016. His Holiness speaks in Tibetan with a an English translation available. (Source Accessed Oct 12, 2021)
Description In this seven part series, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche teaches on chapter one of the Uttaratantra, Sublime Continuum of the Mahayana by Maitreya. This text clarifies the meaning of our Buddha potential, in particular the emptiness of the mind that allows evolution to a state of complete enlightenment, and gives an extensive explanation of the meaning of the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. This teaching was given at Land of medicine Buddha in 2004 and includes both Tibetan and English interpreted by Venerable Tse Yang.
Description Teaching by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche on The Way of the Bodhisattva. This video covers chapter 2 and is part 1 of 3.
Description Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Stanza 1

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Bodhicharya Online Shedra (March 1, 2011)

We have come to the beginning of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, the Chapter of Purification, or the Confession. In order to generate and establish bodhichitta in ourselves we first need to create positive habitual tendencies, and the first preparation is making offerings. In this video (BA2_1) Rinpoche explains the first stanza of this chapter.

Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 65-66.


Description Commentary on Nagarjuna's text on the mind of awakening (Bodhicitta).

In this particular text the ultimate awakening mind practices are presented first and are then followed by practices for cultivating the conventional awakening mind.

Description The Bodhicharyavatara teaches the complete Mahayana path to enlightenment, including all necessary preliminary, main, and concluding practices. A perfect path in itself, it is also at the same time a perfect support for all practitioners of the Vajrayana teachings in general. Practitioners learn how to develop the motivation of bodhichitta, as well as how to carry out the application of the six paramitas or transcendental perfections. They learn how to fuse their practice of bodhichitta and the five first perfections with the sixth perfection, wisdom. Arne Schelling is going through this text verse by verse, line by line, drawing from around fifteen classical and more recent commentaries from all different Tibetan traditions, and building bridges to the modern way of thinking. Arne’s style is very thorough, humorous and very engaging with the audience.
Description Becoming a bodhisattva and entering the path to enlightenment is accomplished by generating bodhicitta, the mind that aspires to attain enlightenment for the welfare of all beings. Don explores the benefits of cultivating bodhicitta as well as the way to make it firm in the mind in the first three chapters of Shantideva’s text.

The Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (Bodhicaryāvatāra), one of the great classics of Indian Buddhist literature, was written by the distinguished 8th-century scholar, Master Shantideva. This revered text is widely regarded as the most authentic and comprehensive guide for the spiritual practitioner dedicated to the enlightenment of all sentient beings. His Holiness the Dalai Lama cites this work as one of the greatest influences in his life and repeatedly stresses the benefits of studying it. (Source Accessed Oct 1, 2021)


Description Developing bodhichitta starts with renunciation, which is the foundation for compassion. In order to develop compassion, it’s necessary to purify and train the mind and the heart. On the path, we need to avoid the dangers of anger and pride, which would be damaging our practice. When we develop the dedicated heart of bodhichitta, we aspire to achieve a state of enlightenment as a Buddha in order to be able to help everybody. We then enter into all the practices that will actually bring us to enlightenment and the ability to benefit everyone. These practices are the six perfections.

FOR A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS PART OF THE TALK, CLICK HERE.

Description Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Stanzas 1-4

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Bodhicharya Online Shedra (June 26, 2011)

With this video (BA3_1-4) we come to the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Taking Hold of Bodhichitta. Here Rinpoche explains stanzas 1 to 4, which cover the fifth branch of the eight accumulation practices: rejoicing. The first four branches — offerings, prostrations, refuge and confession — were discussed in chapter 2. These practices are part of the preliminaries for generating or fully adopting the bodhichitta.

Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 119-121.

Description Teaching by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche on The Way of the Bodhisattva. This video covers chapter 4 and is part 1 of 5.
Description Teaching by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche on The Way of the Bodhisattva. This video covers chapter 8 and is part 1 of 13.
Description Thubten Chodron guides viewers through her book, Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions in this video series produced by Sravasti Abbey. This talk addressing Chapter 14 discusses buddha-nature by way of emptiness. Venerable Thubten Chodron presents that emptiness is the reason that the mind's afflictions and obscurations can be purified and that purification process reveals buddha-nature inherent in the minds of all beings.
Description These audio recordings contain teachings by Dzongsar Khyenste Rinpoche on the Bodhicaryāvatāra. The teachings were given in two parts between 2014 and 2015 in Pune, India. Part 1 was recorded in 2014 (no specific date is given) and covers tracks 1–19. Part 2 was recorded in February 2015 and covers tracks 20–31.

The 1st track contains a welcome speech by the organizers of the event and a brief introduction to Śāntideva and his text. The 2nd track contains a recitation of refuge. The teaching begins with track 3, and later tracks contain reviews of the teachings up to that point by the organizers. Other tracks contain question-and-answer sessions.

Description Day 1 morning of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's four day teaching on Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" and Kamalashila's "Middling Stages of Meditation" in Madison, Wisconsin from July 20th to 23rd, 2008. (www.dalailama.com) (Source Accessed Oct 13, 2021)
Description Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche offers instruction on practicing patience or forbearance, as explained in Shantideva's treasured text, A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. The 1,000-year old text, prized in all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, provides methods by which the depths of our compassion and wisdom can be revealed. So revered is this text that the prominent 19th-century Nyingma teacher, Patrul Rinpoche, who lived as a wandering ascetic with very few possessions, was said to have always carried A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life with him and was constantly teaching the text. Similarly, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso once said, "if I have any understanding of compassion and the practice of the Bodhisattva path, it is entirely on the basis of this text that I possess it." Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche will help us understand Shantideva's sixth chapter on "Patience". (Source Accessed Oct 8, 2021)
Description Do Ngak Kunphen Ling of Redding, CT and the Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Center of New Jersey are pleased to announce an extraordinary nine-day teaching to be given by Gyumed Khensur Lobsang Jampa Rinpoche on the singularly important Buddhist philosophical work entitled The Treatise on the Higher Doctrine of the Great Vehicle (S: Mahāyānottaratantra¬śāstra, T: Theg pa chen po rgyud bla ma’i bstan bcos), which is also known by the name Distinguishing the Spiritual Lineage of the Three Jewels (S: Ratnagotravibhāga, T: dKon mchog gi rigs rnam par dbye ba).

This treatise is one of the Five Teachings of Maitreya, all of which were said to have been revealed to Asanga by the Bodhisattva Maitreya. The central teaching of the Higher Doctrine is the topic of the “spiritual lineage” (Skt: gotram, Wyl: rigs), which is known popularly as “Buddha Nature” and represents the quality, both in a potential and an actualized form, by means of which all sentient beings possess the ability to attain the supreme enlightenment of a Buddha. The root text of the Higher Doctrine, written in verse form, comprises five chapters that are organized around seven “adamantine” topics. The first chapter deals with the first four topics, which are the Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha, and the spiritual lineage. Each of the next three chapters deals with the remaining three topics of enlightenment, a Buddha’s virtuous qualities, and a Buddha’s enlightened activities. The concluding chapter describes the benefits that are gained by a person who possesses devotion toward the subject matter presented in the treatise.

Description In August 2013 Ringu Tulku Rinpoche gave a teaching in Vajradhara Ling, France, based on Patrul Rinpoche's text, Meditation Instructions on Bodhicharyavatara. This teaching offers a great summary of the complete practice of a bodhisattva.

The original text by Patrul Rinpoche is available online at Lotsawa House, in English translation by Adam Pearcey: http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/patrul-rinpoche/bodhicharyavatara-brightly-shining-sun.

Description These instructions handed down by Serlingpa,

Help us transform the problems in these degenerate times
Into factors supporting our progress to enlightenment
In this way they are similar to a diamond, the sun, and a medicinal tree

POINT 1: GROUNDWORK
First, do the groundwork.
1. Remember how precious this human life is for spiritual development
2. How everything is transient and that death can come at any time
3. How cause and effect is infallible
4. How existence, conditioned by karma and mental afflictions, is suffering

Description Teaching by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche on The Way of the Bodhisattva. This video covers chapter 5 and is part 1 of 10.
Description The Seven Points of Mind Training is a method of developing a relative bodhichitta practice which was brought to Tibet by the great Atisha. This practice is very effective in working with emotions. One usually learns or memorizes a number of instructions and every time the situation where the solution is one of these instructions, one thinks of the instruction and changes one's behavior.

Thrangu Rinpoche clearly explains these Seven Points which are presented in Jamgon Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye’s classic text, The Great Path of Awakening. In Rinpoche’s view, the combination of Mahamudra and Mind Training is an excellent balance of ultimate and relative bodhichitta practice that together offer a swift path to full realization.

Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang, this seminar has nine talks.

Description Few texts are more frequently taught and quoted, have as colorful a history, and as much relevance to Buddhists today more than the eighth-century Indian Buddhist monk Shantideva’s The Way of the Bodhisattva. The Dalai Lama has said that “if I have any understanding of compassion and the bodhisattva path, it all comes from studying this text.”

The living tradition of this text radiates most brightly from the Tibetan tradition where it was translated from Sanskrit in the ninth century and is central to all the traditions there, the Tibetan diaspora, and those receiving it in the West.

One singular aspect about the text is that unlike many of the important authored texts from India, it is fundamentally a practice text. As the Dalai Lama described it, “Shantideva composed his text in the form of an inner dialog. He turned his own weapons upon himself, doing battle with his negative emotions. Therefore, when we teach or listen to this text, it is important that we do so in order to progress spiritually, rather than making it simply a subject of academic study.”

In the spirit of this approach, Shambhala Publications and the Tsadra Foundation were pleased to host a four-day workshop on the text led by Wulstan Fletcher of the Padmakara Translation Group and recent recipient of the 2016 Khyentse Foundation Fellowship for his service to the Buddhadharma. Wulstan’s brief biography is below, suffice it to say there are few in the west who have worked as closely with this text and who can articulate so clearly its value, importance, and potential for us all. Wulstan was joined by several of the leading lights in Buddhist studies, translation, and teaching communities of Boulder, Colorado, including Sarah Harding, Holly Gayley, and Judy Lief.

This workshop will be a 360-degree view of the text, exploring its translation, history, commentaries, the famous ninth chapter on wisdom, and its relevance today. In particular, the intention is to present this text from a view of how practitioners today can really connect, relate, and use it in the way it was intended.

Wulstan is an extraordinary translator and scholar who has studied and gone through retreat with some of the greatest masters of the twentieth century. This workshop, which we plan to follow with many more, is meant to help impart the knowledge, experience, and wisdom from people like Wulstan to a new generation of translators, practitioners, and scholars. The Tsadra Foundation flew Wulstan in from France to give us this rare opportunity to engage with him and this extraordinary text that has been so fundamental for so many.

Description Day 1 of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's three day teaching on Shantideva's "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" organized by the Youth Buddhist Society of India in Sankisa, UP, India on December 3-5, 2018. His Holiness speaks in Tibetan with an English translation available. (Source Accessed Oct 8, 2021)
Description Teachings on the Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra by Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin at Tibetan Meditation Center, Frederick, MD. According to the posters, the third installment was lost due to recording errors, and the teachings from May 15, 2016 (part 14) have been lost due to a sound encoding problem.
Description Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 5, Stanza 1

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Bodhicharya Online Shedra (April 14, 2012)

With video BA5_1 Rinpoche gives the general outline and explains the essence of the fifth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Vigilant Introspection. In brief, in order to follow the training of the Bodhisattva path, we have to guard and protect our mind constantly by applying mindfulness and awareness to it.

Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 164-165.

Description On the occasion of the 10-Year Anniversary Celebration of Prajnopaya at MIT, His Holiness the Dalai Lama graciously agreed to bestow a teaching based on Acharya Kamalaśīla's Stages of Meditation at the request of The Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi.

About the Text:

Stages of Meditation (Sanskrit. Bhāvanākrama; Tibetan. Gomrim Barpa) offers lucid instructions on cultivating a meditative mind. In great detail, it instructs practitioners on acquiring familiarity and developing expertise in two forms of meditation that will lessen suffering and ultimately lead to enlightenment. These two are śamatha, or calm abiding, and vipaśyanā, or stainless insight. Kamalaśīla clearly outlines why both methods are essential to the practitioner's development and why both must be grounded in compassion.

Description Teaching by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche on The Way of the Bodhisattva. This video covers chapter 1 and is part 1 of 3.
Description Teaching by Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche on The Way of the Bodhisattva. This video covers chapter 6 and is part 1 of 11.
Description This teaching is part of a series of teachings on the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (Bodhisattvacharyāvatāra), Shantideva’s well-known and much revered work. It is a very poetic and inspiring text explaining how to live the bodhisattva ideal, progressively dedicating one’s life completely to others until achieving enlightenment and becoming perfectly beneficial to them. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)


Description This is day 1 of Geshe Lhakdor's teaching from Shantideva's Verses of the Compendium of Precepts (Śikṣāsamuccayakārikā). The teaching is in English.
Description In this chapter, Shantideva reminds us that all good deeds and all wrongdoings, all happiness and all sufferings depend on our minds. Only by carefully guarding our minds can we protect and develop the qualities to benefit ourselves and others up to enlightenment. To do so, we need mindfulness to keep our minds on virtue and introspection to check that our actions, speech, and thoughts are not involved in non-virtue. Drawing from many different situations, Shantideva illustrates precisely how to apply mindfulness and introspection to refrain vigilantly from negative actions, resolutely engage in virtue, and skillfully benefit others. This maps out for us the whole practice of morality in the most inspiring yet very hands-on way.

By commenting on each poetic verse, Venerable Fedor will help us unfold the profound meaning behind each one and integrate them into our daily lives.

This teaching is part of a series of teachings on the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (Bodhisattvacharyāvatāra), Shantideva’s well-known and much revered work. It is a very powerful text explaining how to live the Bodhisattva ideal, progressively dedicating one’s life completely to others until achieving enlightenment and becoming perfectly beneficial to them.

Even though the text is very profound, it is incredibly accessible and can inspire all practitioners, whatever their experience of Buddhism is. It is especially recommended for those who want to know more about or practice Mahayana Buddhism, and more generally, to develop loving kindness and compassion. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)

Description In these classes, Rinpoche will give teachings on the classic Indian Buddhist text Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Shantideva. This popular Buddhist text provides wonderfully useful tools for skilful and balanced living.

Lama Choedak Rinpoche, who memorised this text when he was 15 years old, will translate from the Tibetan text and offer a down-to-earth commentary with wisdom, humour and compassion.

A special focus this term will be on Chapter VI of the text on the Perfection of Patience. The practical wisdom of The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life gives the essential instructions for how to live a happy life in harmony with others. (Source Accessed Oct 8, 2021)

Description Sunday Livestream Teaching w/ Drupa Rinpoche (January 10th, 2021). Bodhicaryavatara - Chapter 4 Conscientiousness (Verses 1-10).

Prayers begin at 7:01. First verse begins at 41:26. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)

Description Venerable Thubten Chodron gives an overview of the text and covers verse 1ab in Chapter 1 on Shantideva’s homage to the Triple Gem.

The Texts:
The Entrance for the Children of the Conquerors: A Commentary on the Introduction to the Actions of Bodhisattvas by Gyaltsab Rinpoche
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life translated by Stephen Batchelor. (Source Accessed Nov 1, 2021)

Description Through acquiring the wisdom discerning the true nature of reality, the bodhisattva draws nearer to and eventually reaches the goal of complete and perfect enlightenment. Shantideva elucidates the way to develop this transcendent wisdom in the latter portion of the ninth chapter and then concludes the text with a beautiful and inspiring chapter of heartfelt prayers and dedications for attaining this result. (Source Accessed Oct 5, 2021)
Description In this nine-part series, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche teaches on chapter one of the Uttaratantra, Sublime Continuum of the Mahayana by Maitreya. This important text clarifies the meaning of our Buddha potential, in particular the emptiness of the mind that allows evolution to a state of complete enlightenment, and gives an extensive explanation of the meaning of the Three Jewels--Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. This teaching was given at Land of Medicine Buddha in 2003 and includes both Tibetan and English interpretation by Voula Zarpani. The first part includes six parts of six classes and three discussion classes led by Venerable George Churinoff.
Description Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche's five weeks Online Teaching Course on Lord Maitreya's Uttaratantra Shastra, which explores what we call Buddha Nature, recorded in weekly sessions from April 25th to May 23rd 2018.

The Uttaratantra is one of the Five Treatises of Lord Maitreya, which elucidates the Buddha's definitive teachings on Buddha-essence, the inherent qualities and potential for Buddhahood present in all beings. Just as an acorn, when given the right conditions, can become an oak, the seed of our Buddha Nature can be activated and cultivated. When nourished through teachings, meditation, and contemplation, its essence can flourish into profound spiritual development. This precious text also clarifies the nature and quality of Buddhahood.

As a basis for his teachings, Tulku recommends: Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary by Arya Maitreya (Author), Jamgon Kongtrul (Editor), Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso (Editor), Rosemarie Fuchs (Translator).


Description In this public talk held at Jewel Heart in New York, Geshe Tenley helps us understand why anger is so harmful and how we can keep a clear and calm mind, adapting Shantideva's timeless wisdom to our modern world. Translator Tenzin Gelek. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)
Description Traité de la continuité suprême du grand véhicule, un texte exceptionnel du bouddhisme tibétain

Invité : Christian Charrier
Nous avons tous la Nature de Bouddha : énoncée par un traité du 4e siècle de notre ère, cette vérité a passionné des générations de pratiquants, et suscité débats et exégèses durant des siècles. Source d’émerveillement pour tous ceux qui ont pu le lire, ce texte fondamental pour le bouddhisme tibétain est aujourd’hui disponible en français, grâce à l’immense travail d’un traducteur, Christian Charrier, qui sera notre invité deux dimanches, afin de nous éclairer sur la toute puissance de ce texte magnifique. Dans cette première émission, nous découvrirons l’histoire mystérieuse de ce traité, apparu en Inde au VIIe siècle, puis disparu, et réapparu des siècles plus tard, pour devenir une référence dans le bouddhisme tibétain.

Description Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

Lesson 1. The Excellence of Bodhicitta

Online Course hosted by The Buddhist Society 18th February 2021 during lockdown

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will analyse the Bodhicaryāvatāra, often translated as A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, an 8th-century masterpiece from Indian scholar and yogi Shantideva. In each of the ten lessons, H.E. Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will focus on one of the ten chapters of the Bodhicaryāvatāra.

The Bodhicaryāvatāra is regarded as one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist texts and is studied extensively by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners everywhere. Rinpoche delivers his understanding of the text in a way that makes it fully accessible to anyone who is looking for support and help in these times.

Course Outline
Lesson 1. The Excellence of Bodhicitta - Thursday 18th February at 12pm
Lesson 2. Confession - Thursday 25th February at 12pm
Lesson 3. Taking Hold of Bodhicitta - Thursday 11th March at 12pm
Lesson 4. Carefulness - Thursday 25th March at 12pm
Lesson 5. Vigilance - Thursday 22nd April at 12pm
Lesson 6. Patience - Thursday 6th May at 12pm
Lesson 7. Diligence - Thursday 20th May at 12pm
Lesson 8. Meditation - Thursday 3rd June at 12pm
Lesson 9. Wisdom - Thursday 17th June at 12pm Lesson 10. Dedication - Thursday 1st July at 12pm

Description Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche talks about LOVING KINDNESS AND COMPASSION cont., BODHICITTA and REFUGE in this video .

Motivation ! (E 00:24 )
LOVING KINDNESS AND COMPASSION cont. (T 01:03 E 01:46 )
3 Types of Compassion (T 02:47 E 05:27 )
Objects of Compassion: All Sentient beings ... (T 10:04 E 11:50 )
BODHICITTA. 7 Points of Atisha. (T 14:31 E 17:03 )
... 1. All Beings have been our Mothers (E 18:02 )
... 2. Immeasureably kind to us (E 18:21 )
... 3. Time has come to repay (E 18:31 )
... 4. Loving Kindness towards These (E 18:57 )
... 5. Giving Rise to Compassion (E 19:14 )
... 6. Immaculate Intention ( free from self-regard) (E 19:27 )
... 7. True Bodhicitta (E 21:11 )
Gampopa's 12 Points of Bodhicitta (T 22:06 E 22:28 )
REFUGE . 9 Categories. (T 23:37 E 24:36 )
... Refuge to Buddha - Dharma - Sangha (T 26:55 E 30:16 )
... Time Aspects, (T 34:42 E 38:35 )
... Benefits ... Protection (E 42:17 )

Description An intensive seminar on view and practices of Mahayana Buddhism, based in part on Shantideva's classic work The Bodhicharyavatara. Begins with the transition of hinayana to mahayana: being gentle toward oneself and reducing discursive thoughts in meditation awakens "bodhichitta", "awakened heart." Core teaching of mahayana as the six paramitas -- generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation, and wisdom or prajna. All qualities already inherent in us. Special focus on discipline paramita, controlling one's mind and sense perceptions, not taking a break. Final paramita of prajna, or "discriminating awareness wisdom", described as knowing what to boycott, what to cultivate. According to Shantideva, "bodhisattva ideal" is taking a journey that does not run away from challenges. Involves raising twofold bodhichitta, relative and absolute. Relative is developing sympathy, relaxation within oneself and generating to others. Absolute as experiencing mind beyond discursive thoughts. Bodhisattva vow is expanding vision beyond one's immediate circle to include everyone. Final topic is tonglen, "sending and taking", meditation practice that takes in suffering of others, gives out goodness. Mahayana as putting "this", oneself, together with "that", other, in mutual egolessness. Extensive QandA of concluding talk defines prajna in depth, razor-like clarity that boycotts all unnecessary situations and activities, the latter the definitions of samsara, which prajna destroys. This seminar was co-taught with the Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin, who gave talks 2, 4, 6, and 8. To listen to the Vajra Regent's talks from this seminar, copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.vajraregent.org/?current_event=612
Description In this chapter, Shantideva teaches us a crucial skill: how to develop joy and courage in practicing virtue, the cause of happiness. Pushing ourselves or clinging to meaningless activities will not suffice to bring us to enlightenment. Shantideva guides us in cultivating joyous perseverance through aspiration, steadfastness, and knowing when to rest, so that we may have joyful, unshakable determination that will carry us along the path up to enlightenment as the wind carries a cotton ball.

By commenting on each poetic verse, Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi helps us unfold the profound meaning behind each one and integrate them into our daily lives.

This teaching is part of a series of teachings on the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (Bodhisattvacharyāvatāra), a very powerful text explaining how to live the Bodhisattva ideal, progressively dedicating one’s life completely to others until achieving enlightenment and becoming perfectly beneficial to them. This profound text is incredibly accessible and can inspire different practitioners. It is especially recommended for those who want to know more about or practice Mahayana Buddhism, and more generally, to develop loving kindness and compassion. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)

Description Sunday Livestream Teaching w/ Drupa Rinpoche (August 16th, 2020). Bodhicaryavatara Chapter 1, The Benefits of Bodhicitta. A summary of the talk is available at: https://khacholing.org/k/images/PPT/BodhisattvaVowsNotes3.pdf. (Source Accessed Oct 29, 2021)
Description The Bodhicaryavatara by Shantideva is one of the most celebrated works of the Mahayana Buddhism, teaching in detail the bodhisattva way in ten chapters. Beginning with a praise of bodhicitta - the resolve to attain perfect awakening for the benefit of all beings - Shantideva instructs us on how to give birth to this priceless jewel of a mind and how to cultivate it step by step. It covers all the important practices, from generosity, discipline, patience and joyful effort, to the meditative application of bodhicitta and profound insight into the true nature of reality. Shantideva concludes his poem with the most wonderful verses of dedication.

Khenpo Jamyang Tenzin taught this text over the course of two IBA summer programs in 2008 and 2009. In the morning, Khenpo la would teach directly on the text and in the afternoon there would be a short review of the morning class and time for Q&A. On Saturdays, Khenpo la taught only the morning class, and Sunday was a day of rest.

In 2008, Khenpo la taught chapters 1 to 6:

Chapter 1: The benefits of bodhicitta
Chapter 2: Purifying negative deeds
Chapter 3: Generating bodhicitta
Chapter 4: Using conscientiousness
Chapter 5: Guarding awareness
Chapter 6: The practice of patience

In 2009, Khenpo la taught chapters 7 to 10:

Chapter 7: The practice of joyous effort
Chapter 8: The practice of meditative concentration
Chapter 9: The perfection of wisdom
Chapter 10: Dedication

This recording covers chapter 1, verses 1–5.

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