The Buddhist teachings on compassion describe the evolution of compassion to great compassion and then to Bodhichitta, the Heart of the Enlightened Mind. The December programme allows us to study and experience the development of this evolution which is based on empathy and reason.
The Way of the Great Perfection. AEPE 21 - Loving Kindness.
Introduction to Loving Kindness. Exploring the phrases of loving kindness. The ‘enemies’ and ‘supports’ of loving kindness. How Loving Kindness is the antidote to anger and fear.
The November Live Sangha Day teaching on Loving Kindness is given by Rigpa teacher Andrew Warr.
The practice which many of us will first accumulate is the practice of offering prostration in the context of Taking Refuge. In this month’s weekly study we will receive guidance on how to accumulate. We will also be introduced to the ngöndro practice of the Longchen Nyingtik.
The October Live Sangha Day teaching, ‘The Heart-essence of the Vast Expanse from the Great Perfection’, is given by Rigpa senior teacher Seth Dye.