The Six Paramitas, with Gelong Thubten
Date/Time
Date(s) - 14/11/2015 - 15/11/2015
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin
Categories
During this weekend we will look at the Six Paramitas or the Six Perfections, as they are also known: Generosity, Discipline, Patience, Joyful Endeavour, Meditative Concentration and Wisdom Awareness or Insight. Paramita means ‘to cross over to the other shore’, so by practicing these six virtues we cross ‘over the sea of suffering’ (samsara) to the ‘shore of happiness and awakening’ (nirvana). Thubten will outline the six perfections as shown in the text by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo.
This weekend will conclude the study of the traditional Tibetan text ‘The 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva’ by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo. The verses contain essential and practical instructions for the development of compassion and its application into daily life, how to turn the difficulties of life into training for spiritual growth. The basis for the text is the practice of Chenrezi, the embodiment of compassion.
This weekend is part of an ongoing study course into the text, but it is possible to attend even if you have missed the previous weekends. Each weekend is a complete teaching in itself and therefore hugely beneficial. Following the course also provides an ongoing and gradual training in practice and study, with suggestions for practice and contemplation given at each weekend.
Weekend dates:
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November
Course times: 11am – 4pm both days
Suggested donation €35 per day, includes simple lunch both days and copy of text to keep and study
Booking recommended
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This year long course is being taught by Gelong Thubten, a life-ordained Buddhist monk in the Kagyu tradition. During his time as a monk he has completed over 200 pairs of Nyung Ney (Buddhist Fasting practice), and more recently a 4 year and 1 year retreat on Arran, off the coast of Scotland. He was also the personal assistant to Akong Rinpoche, travelling with him for many years before his tragic death in 2013. Thubten has many years experience of the practice and teaching of the Dharma, and also teaches in many different organisations such as companies, schools, prisons and the NHS.
