A book class studying Dzigar Kongtrul’s Rinpoche’s Peaceful Heart, Rinpoche’s commentary on the Patience Chapter of Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva.

Facilitated by Lama Bruce Newman.

In the Buddhist tradition, ‘patience’ is our mind’s ability to work positively with anything that bothers us—a vast spectrum of particulars that all boil down to not getting what we want or getting what we don’t want. In fluid, accessible language, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche expands on teachings by the ancient sage Shantdeva that contains numerous powerful and surprising methods for preventing our minds from becoming consumed by what bothers us—especially in anger. The result of practicing patience is a state of mind where we can feel at home in every situation and be fully available to love and care for others. Patience is the lifeblood of a peaceful heart.

Students will be encouraged to explore the text and apply the principles and techniques to their own lives. There will be ample time for questions and discussion.

Twelve sessions from January 19 to April 6 on Zoom

7-9 pm Pacific Time

Suggested donation $125

Purchase of the book is highly recommended

Zoom info:

Bruce Newman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Peaceful Heart

Time: Jan 19, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Apr 6, 2022, 12 occurrence(s)

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