Courage of the Bodhisattva #1

Rinpoche's 2012 series of teachings are on the Courage of the Bodhisattva. With his precise explanations, knowledge and humor, Rinpoche will guide us in understanding the two difficult subjects of the Perfection of Meditation and the Perfection of Wisdom.

These teachings from Chapters 8 and 9 of Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life will help us learn ways to tame our minds and recognize our true potential, letting go of hindering disturbing emotions and negative afflictions.

The Courage of the Bodhisattva comes from learning and recognizing the illusion-like nature of suffering by overcoming attachment and aversion. Becoming familiar with our true potential we can more effectively cherish living beings as the source of all happiness and work solely for the benefit of all.