Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

When Geshe Jampa Gyaltsen was first invited to teach at TBI by our Teacher, the late Khensur Kangyur Rinpoche, he expressed the  wish to teach Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryāvatāra (“Engaging  in the Behavior of the Bodhisattvas”) which he had memorised when he was a young monk and which was very close to his heart. Khensur Rinpoche agreed but he suggested, however,  that as a prelude he should teach the Lam Rim in detail, which he has done for almost 10 years. The time has come, at last, for Geshe-la to teach the totality  of Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryāvatāra which he will do  during the Wednesday  class dedicated to general Buddhist teachings.The  Bodhicaryāvatāra is the  main text H.H. the Dalai Lama relies upon when teaching general audiences. This marvelous work describes the practice of Bodhisattvas from both the method and wisdom aspect of the path: each stanza provides both short-term solace and  lasting  spiritual sustenance.It is not easy to receive a  complete transmission and teachings on this great work by a Lharampa Geshe who has made it the center of his personal practice and we hope many Australian students will attend! These teachings are suitable for beginners and experienced students alike and present a road map to happiness, so we can awaken our hearts and minds to the joy and peace within. All are welcome to come to the teachings and afterwards join together for a chat, cup of chai and biscuits (and cake if we are lucky!)