Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

Location: 907 Barra Row, Suite 202, Davidson, NC 28036 (2nd floor, parking in back)

“From giving comes wealth,

From discipline comes happiness,

From patience come attractive forms,

From effort comes the fulfillment of wishes,

From concentration comes peace,

And from wisdom comes liberation.” - Nagarjuna, Precious Garland

The “six perfections” of giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom have been extensively explained by all the great Mahayana Buddhist masters all the way back to Buddha himself. These practices transcend time and place, and are just as relevant for us today as they were centuries ago. They reveal how we too can follow the path to enlightenment, ripening and liberating our Buddha nature, and attaining enlightenment for the benefit of others, even in these modern times.

These classes will include explanations of each of these six practices, indicating how we can practice them in meditation as well as in daily life.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Download here - https://tharpa.com/us/introduction-to-buddhism-790.html

October 31 - The Real Cause of Wealth: Giving

November 7 - The Real Cause of Happiness: Moral Discipline

November 14 - Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Patience

November 21 - No Class: Thanksgiving Holiday

November 28 - Practicing with Joy: Effort

December 5 - Tranquil Abiding Meditation: Mental Stabilization

December 12 - Introduction to Emptiness: Wisdom

December 19 - Inner Peace is Possible: Enlightenment

December 26 - No Class: Holiday Break