The Buddha's Path:
Foundational Buddhist Study Programme
Module 7
The Bodhisattva Path I: Bodhicitta & The Six Paramitas
About Module 7
The Bodhisattva Path I
This Module is part of The Buddha’s Path (our foundational study programme).
This module is the first of three focused on the Mahāyāna bodhisattva path. The bodhisattva path is rooted in the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This aspiration, known as bodhicitta, is a radical reorientation of the heart and mind towards universal compassion and wisdom.
At the core of the Bodhisattva Path are the Six Paramitas—six transcendent qualities of the bodhisattvas. These are practical skills we can cultivate right now to transform our ordinary lives: Generosity (Dana), Ethics (Sila), Patience (Kshanti), Joyful Effort (Virya), Concentration (Dhyana), and Wisdom (Prajna).
We will also explore the concept of Buddha Nature—the inherent potential for awakening within every sentient being. This is what gives us confidence in our own and other’s potential for lasting wellbeing.
This module offers an exploration of these teachings and their practical application in daily life.
Module 7: The Bodhisattva Path I: Bodhicitta & The Six Paramitas
Recordings & Resources
Session 1 – Introduction
Session 2 – Exploring Bodhicitta
Session 3 – Cultivating Bodhicitta & Generosity
Session 4 – Ethics & Patience
Session 5 – Diligence, Meditation & Wisdom
Meet the Host
Guiding your meditation experience
David Oromith
Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of the book A Practical Guide to Mindful Living: Five Ways to Restore Presence and Calm Amidst Challenge & Change. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
David is a follower of the rimé (non-sectarian) approach, recognising the value and benefit of multiple points-of-view, with teachers in all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His primary teacher is Lama Alan Wallace, who is also rooted in a non-sectarian approach, with particular close affiliation with the Gelug and Nyingma schools and the Dudjom lineage.
David discovered meditation & Buddhism through his experience of depression and suicidal thoughts and is passionate about helping people take back control of their mental wellbeing, work with their thoughts and feelings, and discover genuine wellbeing and joy within. Read more.
