The Six Perfections
Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00am – 1:00pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Sunday, March 3, 2024
10:00am – 1:00pm PST
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The Six Perfections are the core teachings of Mahayana
Buddhism that guide the path of bodhisattvas, the
compassionate beings who dedicate themselves to the welfare
of all sentient beings. The Six Perfections are: Generosity,
Morality, Patience, Perseverance, Concentration, and Wisdom.
By cultivating these qualities, one can gradually purify
one’s mind and progress towards the state of
buddhahood.
Over two weekend mornings, Geshe Tashi will
explain the meanings of each perfection and how to apply
them in daily life. This course is suitable for anyone who
is interested in cultivating positive qualities for a
meaningful and fulfilling life.
As Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains:
Geshe Tashi Dhondup was born into a
nomadic family on the Tibetan plateau in Kham. At the age
of 14, he entered the local monastery, and at 17, he
embarked on a harrowing 29-day nighttime journey to Nepal
for further education. He studied Buddhist philosophy in
Tibet, India, and Nepal, completing his Geshe studies at
Kopan Monastery in 2004.
Beginning in 2005, Geshe Dhondup served as the philosophy
teacher at the Kopan Nunnery for six years. In 2010, he
became the headmaster of the Kopan School, a role he held
for three years. From 2013, he was both headmaster and
philosophy teacher at the Kopan Nunnery for seven
years. In 2021, Geshe Dhondup took on the role of Kopan's
disciplinarian.
Geshe-la speaks Tibetan, Nepalese, Hindi, English,
Chinese, and the highly endangered language of Minyak.
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