Discovering Buddhism: Developing Bodhicitta, the Courage of Compassion

with Ven. Lobsang Chokyi

Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
June 4 – July 2, 2013
(5 classes)

Learn the methods to generate the powerful minds of loving kindness, compassion and bodhicitta. Bodhicitta, the wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others, is considered to be the heart of Buddha’s teachings. Without developing this brave mind, one cannot attain enlightenment itself. This class explores this mind and the technique to generate this mind called ‘Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others’ by Master Shantideva.

Each class includes time for presentation, discussion and meditation. Clear instruction will be provided to enable students to develop the qualities of loving kindness and compassion, and to begin now to apply these teachings in very practical ways. Separate Practice Day to be held Tuesday July 16th to allow time for meditation and discussion.

Venerable Lobsang Chokyi has worked at Tse Chen Ling Center in San Francisco for many years. She has been a Buddhist for 17 years and a nun for 13.

Her main teacher is Lama Zopa Rinpoche and she has had the good fortune to study with many amazing teachers including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Ribur Rinpoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Ven. Robina Courtin, and Geshe Michael Roach. She has been Center Director, Spiritual Program Coordinator and bookkeeper for Tse Chen Ling and now is happy just to teach. She is deeply honored to serve.

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Suggested donation: $15 per class or $50 for (5) classes if paid in full on first class. Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds - please contact us to make arrangements.