Atisha’s Bodhisattva Garland of Gems #5 | Teachings by Geshe Lhakdor
Atisha Dipamkara was an 11th-century Indian master from Bengal, instrumental in reinvigorating Buddhism in Tibet after a period of persecution and decline. Distinguished Buddhist scholar Geshe Lhakdor led weekly virtual teachings over three months in 2020, analysing and teaching his text, the Bodhisattva Garland of Gems. These guidelines are upheld as a classic of the Mind Training tradition and serve as a series of maxims on the Bodhisattva path, including cultivating the right state of mind, preventing the mind from wandering, stabilising one’s practice, and other aspects of Mind Training. In this session, Geshe la summarises specific verses and shares the text’s directions on how to focus the senses and enable the practitioner to practise well. Sharing Atisha’s instructions to his disciple Dromtonpa, Geshe la explains the Seven Limbs of practices: paying homage, making offerings, confessing non-virtues, rejoicing in virtue, requesting lamas for teachings, requesting lamas to live for long, and dedicating merits. Speaking of modern day predicaments, Geshe la also foregrounds how spiritually and mentally deprived individuals are today and the need for regular practice to nourish the mind. To learn more about the Foundation’s work and ongoing programmes, please visit our website www.furhhdl.org or write to us at info@furhhdl.org. You can also find us on social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/furhhdl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/furhhdl Twitter: https://twitter.com/furhhdl
Atisha Dipamkara was an 11th-century Indian master from Bengal, instrumental in reinvigorating Buddhism in Tibet after a period of persecution and decline. Distinguished Buddhist scholar Geshe Lhakdor led weekly virtual teachings over three months in 2020, analysing and teaching his text, the Bodhisattva Garland of Gems. These guidelines are upheld as a classic of the Mind Training tradition and serve as a series of maxims on the Bodhisattva path, including cultivating the right state of mind, preventing the mind from wandering, stabilising one’s practice, and other aspects of Mind Training. In this session, Geshe la summarises specific verses and shares the text’s directions on how to focus the senses and enable the practitioner to practise well. Sharing Atisha’s instructions to his disciple Dromtonpa, Geshe la explains the Seven Limbs of practices: paying homage, making offerings, confessing non-virtues, rejoicing in virtue, requesting lamas for teachings, requesting lamas to live for long, and dedicating merits. Speaking of modern day predicaments, Geshe la also foregrounds how spiritually and mentally deprived individuals are today and the need for regular practice to nourish the mind. To learn more about the Foundation’s work and ongoing programmes, please visit our website www.furhhdl.org or write to us at info@furhhdl.org. You can also find us on social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/furhhdl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/furhhdl Twitter: https://twitter.com/furhhdl