Module 7: The Bodhisattva Path I: Bodhicitta & The Six Paramitas · The Buddha’s Path
The first of three modules on the Mahāyāna bodhisattva path, rooted in the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
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.
What this course covers
- Bodhicitta: a radical reorientation towards universal compassion and wisdom
- Generosity (Dana), Ethics (Sila) and Patience (Kshanti)
- Joyful Effort (Virya), Concentration (Dhyana) and Wisdom (Prajna)
- Buddha Nature: the inherent potential for awakening within every being
Sessions
- Session 1 - Introduction 69 minutes
- Session 2 - Exploring Bodhicitta 80 minutes
- Session 3 - Cultivating Bodhicitta & Generosity 83 minutes
- Session 4 - Ethics & Patience 85 minutes
- Session 5 - Diligence, Meditation & Wisdom 79 minutes