IN THE TEMPLE: Wednesdays at 7pm, NO CLASS on November 20 due to silent retreat
Guide to The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
HOW TO ENJOY A LIFE OF GREAT MEANING AND ALTRUISM
Are you seeking a path to inner peace, joy, and a deeper connection with the world around you? Join us for a transformative journey where we explore how to follow the Bodhisattva's way of life in modern-day society.
Inspired by Shantideva's timeless classic, The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, this course will help you integrate the six perfections into your daily activities, bringing profound beauty and meaning to every moment. The six perfections are six simple yet powerful spiritual practices that we all can integrate into our day, and that is the main path to inner peace and enlightenment. They are:
1) Giving
2) Moral discipline
3) Patient acceptance
4) Joyous effort
5) Meditation
6) Wisdom
We will delve into each of these perfections, learning how to embody these virtues in our contemporary lives. Through guided meditations, insightful teachings, and meaningful discussion, you will gain practical tools to cultivate these qualities, transforming your interactions and experiences. This will help you weave the six perfections into your daily routine, making every moment a little more magical.
By following the Bodhisattva's way of life, you will find inner peace and joy, solve your problems with wisdom, and gain the ability to help others, especially those you care about. This course offers a unique opportunity to transform your life and the lives of those around you. Join us on this inspiring journey and discover the profound beauty of living the Bodhisattva's way of life in today's world. Embrace the path of compassion, wisdom, and joy. We look forward to welcoming you!
Weekly Topics:
November 13: Living with peace and beauty
November 27: Cultivating inner strength through patient acceptance
December 4: Cultivating the ability for our spiritual practice to come from joy, not ‘shoulds’
December 11: Using concentration to transform our life
December 18: The power of prayer
Join us for our end-of-year course with Gen Samten “Bodhisattvas Way of Life” a perfect way to end this series, and the year!
Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang
Resident Teacher of KMC New York: One of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. Having engaged in a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
SHARE A MEAL WITH US! Enjoy a delicious meal with our residential community, including ordained Buddhist monks and nuns, and other class attendees and enjoy meaningful conversations with like-minded people. Our self-serve, vegetarian meals are lovingly cooked by volunteers, and include a main dish, side dish and green salad. We use fresh and local products as much as possible and vegan/wheat-free options are available.
Class: 7 – 8:30pm | $10 | Free for Members
Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | $10
Pre-Booked Class & Dinner: $16 (must register at least 24 hours in advance)
