
BP: Middle Length Lamrim — Part 3, Striving for Enlightenment
Dates For Part Three: Wednesdays, September 9 - Dec 2, No class November 4 and 11 Only for those who have not already registered: In order to have access to the course materials it is necessary to register as a listener. We ask that these materials not be shared with anyone. Please register here. General course information, including the personal conduct guidelines, is available here. Class recordings are available here. Part Three: Striving for Enlightenment (The Great Level, First Section) To enter the third and final level of the Stages of the Path, that of the person of great capacity who has the highest goal of complete enlightenment, it is essential to generate bodhichitta, the mind that aspires to that aim through the development of boundless compassion and love for all beings along with an altruistic intention to benefit them. With bodhichitta, the focus is then placed on engaging in the bodhisattva’s deeds – primarily the| six perfections of generosity, ethical discipline, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom – that support progress towards the result of buddhahood. Part Four: Realizing Supreme Wisdom (The Great Level, Second Section) For the attainment of complete enlightenment, it is crucial that the last two […]