Becoming A Friend Of The World
This series will inspire us to practise the Bodhisattva’s way of life. A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world who, motivated by compassion, seeks enlightenment to benefit all living beings without exception. Their way of life is characterised by six practices known as the six perfections: giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom.
We will look closely at several of these essential practices and be inspired to integrate them into our busy daily life. By training in these perfections, we will discover a life of great meaning and benefit. Our ordinary way of life will become the Bodhisattva’s way of life, and just by our example we will have a profound effect on those around us.
This course will comprise practical teachings and meditations; you are welcome to attend just one class or sign up for the whole series.
Everyone is welcome!
November 9: Class Cancelled…our kind teacher is away
November 16: Class Cancelled…our kind teacher is still away 😉
November 23: We’re back! The Perfection of Giving with Gen Delek
November 30: Do No Harm with Mike
December 7: The Practice of Patience with Mike
December 14: The Power of Effort with Mike
Teachers
Mike Boudreau is the branch teacher in Salmon Arm and he will usually teach the Thursday classes. He lives and works in Salmon Arm. He has been a sincere and dedicated practitioner in the Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism for many years, studying, teaching, and volunteering his time at KMCFV.
He is a popular teacher who enjoys sharing his experience of meditation with others. We are very fortunate to have Mike teaching in Salmon Arm.
Gen Kelsang Delek is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, of which the Salmon Arm group is a branch. Originally from England she has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years, teaching internationally in England, Japan and Canada. She has lived and taught in Canada since 1997.