MEDITATIONS FOR DEVELOPING THE GOOD HEART OF BODHICHITTA
Onsite and online
with Michael Joseph
Bodhichitta – a wellspring of relaxation, happiness and health
There is only one gateway to the mahayana and that is bodhichitta. By developing bodhichitta our life is made meaningful. Actions of body, speech and mind motivated by bodhichitta bring immeasurable benefit. Bodhichitta is the basis upon which vajrayana practice depends. Having a good heart counters selfish preoccupation and is a wellspring of relaxation, happiness and health. There are two main ways for developing bodhichitta. Of these, the method of equalising and exchanging self for others is considered superior. The steps for developing bodhichitta based on this method will be explained, along with guided meditations.
All welcome
We look forward to welcoming you to our October one-day retreat, to be led by Michael Joseph. Michael is a long-time student of the Society’s founder and spiritual guide, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden.
Program
There will be four sessions including guided meditations and an explanation of the practice. The retreat timetable will be:
Session 1: 9.15 – 10.30am
Morning tea beak
Session 2: 11.15am – 12.30pm
Lunch break
Session 3: 2.15 – 3.30pm
Afternoon tea break
Session 4: 4.15 – 5.15pm
Retreat information
Everybody is welcome. For those who are familiar with the practice this is a perfect opportunity to spend a day meditating on this supreme practice of pure good heart. For those who are unfamiliar with this method, this retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to learn about one of the most foundational and affirming practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Tibetan Buddhist Society members can redeem their annual Retreat discount voucher for this event.