Time: 2pm - 3pm
Date: March 16 - December 31, 2009
Note: This class is taught in Tibetan and no translation is provided.
Course:
Bodhisattva Deeds
(March 16 – December 31)
Text: Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (BodhisattvacharyŒvatŒra, Byang chub sems dpa’i spyod pa la ‘jug pa)
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life holds a unique place in Mahayana Buddhism. In combining those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth and poetical beauty, its appeal extends to a wide audience of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Composed in India during the 8th century, it has since been an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world.
Teacher:
Geshe Lobsang Tsondu was born in Reting of U-Tsang in Tibet. He began his religious studies at the age of twelve at Sera Monastery in Tibet. He continued to study Buddhism until he was forced to flee Tibet in 1985. In India, he completed his studies for the degree of Geshe from Sera Monastic University in 2003. After that, he joined the Gyutoe Tantric University for one year. He taught Buddhist philosophy to the nuns of Kopan Monastery in Nepal before he joined the LTWA in 2005.
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