This event takes place in two sessions: January 13 and January 20.
When we first hear about the path of the bodhisattva – the being who lives their life in service to others – we might be inspired, but we might also wonder how we could *ever* have that much love, kindness, compassion, and commitment.
The teachings of Buddhism say that while we cannot have this sort of love and compassion at the beginning of our spiritual path, we can gradually develop them through the practice of meditation and by training in the actions of great bodhisattvas of the past.
In the 13th Century, the Tibetan master Ngulchu Thogme wrote a set of verses entitled “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva,” which has became a guidebook for generations of “awakened warriors” committed to reversing their own ego-fixation and taking hold of the benefit of others.
These two sessions will complete our study of “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva,” with an emphasis on practical applications in our own lives. Our study began in October, but you can join in January to help us complete our study.
You can watch the first five classes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuCeAr6ZT13Nv2Z3G5IqwPJldps3Ru87f
The “37 Practices” book can be downloaded for free here:
https://dharmaebooks.org/thirty-seven-practices-bodhisattva/
We’ll also start a group initiative to recite the 37 Practices 1000 times for the cause of peace and harmony in our nation and the world.
You can attend all of the sessions, or just a few; all sessions will be recorded for later watching on YouTube.
Attendance will be by donation, and proceeds from the Book Club will be put toward Columbus KTC Rebuilding Fund. We hope to rebuild our center (destroyed by arson fire in 2016) this summer, and all proceeds over cost will be put toward rebuilding our temple. You can give $1 per session, $5, $10 – or any amount you choose.
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ABOUT TICKETS: Our Columbus KTC Facebook event listing for this event says tickets are free, but we would appreciate a donation to benefit Columbus KTC’s Rebuilding Fund. You can donate any amount – 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. Students must have an internet connection, email capability, and download the Zoom application in order to attend. Zoom software is available here: https://zoom.us
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.
