Drimed Lodro, Bodhisattvas Way of Life, Alameda, Sundays
By Orgyen Dorje Den on 2010-05-19, 18:47 - 2012-02 - Permalink
Lama Drimed teaches at Orgyen Dorje Den
in Alameda, 1st & 3rd Sundays, on Shantideva's A Guide to the Bodhisattvas Way of Life.
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
- The Dalai Lama
Please join us on the first and third Sunday of every
month.
Taught by Lama Drimed Lodro: http://dechenrang.org/en/teachers.php
Everyone is welcome.
First and Third Sunday of every month.
10:00 to Noon, $10 donation, children to age 13 are free
Lunch is sometimes provided, sometimes bring your own, sometimes potluck. Check
the calendar on ODD's site.
Enjoy lunch with Lama Drimed and time for community fraternity and
friendship
Instruction in Mandarin with translation into English and Sign Language
Orgyen Dorje Den, 2244 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 95401
510 337-1163 • orgyendorjeden@gmail.com • orgyendorjeden.org
ABOUT THE TEXT
Composed in the eighth century by the Indian bodhisattva Shantideva, this text, the Bodhicharyavatara, continues to be treasured by Buddhists of all traditions. This text is a timeless work of wisdom, the longevity of which is due to the quality of its verse as much as to its wisdom. His Holiness the Dalai Lama considers it a seminal influence in his life and work and repeatedly stresses the benefits of its study.
Please join us as we begin to understand the selfless ideals of the
bodhisattvas, those special beings who achieve enlightenment yet remain here
focused not on themselves but on helping others. As we become inspired to
cultivate the six perfections: generosity, ethics, patience, zeal,
meditative concentration, and wisdom; within ourselves, we will gain a deeper
understanding of our limitless ability to be kind towards others. As our
motivation to help others increases, so much closer do we become to
Buddhahood.