In response to dharma students’ requests, Lama Kathy will offer the Bodhisattva Vow in a special program from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at Scioto Audubon Park in Columbus.
The Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony marks the beginning of a dharma student’s training in both Aspiration Bodhicitta – the wish to free all beings from the suffering of the world – and the training in Action Bodhicitta, which we also know as the Six Paramitas, or Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethics, Patience, Diligence, Meditation and Wisdom.
By taking the vow, students become “bodhisattvas in training” who aspire to tame their mental afflictions, generate compassion for themselves and others, and work toward enlightenment for themselves and others.
“Bodhisattvas in Training” also make a daily commitment to renew their vow and purify their mistakes along the way. By maintaining their vow daily, they create an atmosphere of self-honesty and self-care that can moderate the bad habits of being overly selfish – and overly self-critical.
ABOUT TICKETS: Our Columbus KTC Facebook event listing for this event says tickets are free, but we would appreciate a small donation to benefit Columbus KTC’s Rebuilding Fund during this time. You can donate as little as $1, or any amount you wish – it is all appreciated!
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE financial means, or have difficulty registering online, please write lamakathy@columbusktc.org and she will register you at no cost.
WHAT TO BRING: The event will be on a grassy knoll at the rear of the park. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for sitting on the ground. If you wish to make an offering, white offering scarves (katas) and envelopes will be provided.
SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE PRACTICED, and it’s fine to wear a mask – or not – during this outdoor event.
WANT TO READ AHEAD Here’s a link to Lama Kathy’s article about the Tibeetan Buddhist Path, and where the Bodhisattva Vow fits in: http://www.lamakathy.net/resources/pdf/tib.buddhist_practices.pdf
CAN’T ATTEND, but want to help KTC’s rebuilding fund?
Hop over to our KTC donations page at this link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YMTXX46F2X7AG&source=url
ABOUT LAMA KATHY: A student of buddhism since meeting Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche in 1977, Lama Kathy participated in the first 3-Year Retreat conducted by Khenpo Rinpoche in the United States. Since graduating from retreat in 1996, Lama Kathy has served as the Resident Teacher of the Columbus KTC.
