Becoming a Bodhisattva: Teachings on Bodhichitta and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony

Many people have the compassionate wish to benefit others, but few understand how to accomplish this effectively in daily life. Bodhisattvas are friends of the world who have such strong compassion they’re able to transform all of their daily activities into a means to benefit others. In this course we will receive the transmission of the meaning of the Bodhisattva’s way of life and how to practice it in the modern world. The teaching will be followed by an optional Bodhisattva vow ceremony for those who wish to formally take Bodhisattva Vows.

SCHEDULE

1:00-2:30pm – Teaching & Meditation

2:30-2:45pm – Tea Break

2:45-4:00pm – Teaching & Meditation

4:30-5:30pm – Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony (optional)

$25

This course will be taught by Julie Francisco, Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center. Julie has studied and taught Kadampa Buddhism for many years. She has also engaged in extensive meditation retreat and is well-qualified to introduce others into Buddha’s teachings and meditation practices. She previously served as the Education Program Coordinator at Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center in Philadelphia while also working a regular job in the corporate sector. Julie shows a clear example of how to be a modern, lay Buddhist practitioner in a busy city, and presents Buddha’s teachings in an eloquent and inspiring manner.