In times of pandemic, worldwide environmental destruction, and social disintegration, one can easily be overcome by feelings of disconnection, helplessness, resignation, and paralysis.

ლექსი სათაურით ბოდჰისატვას ოცდაჩვიდმეტი პრაქტიკა, written by the 14th-century monk Ngulchu Thogme Sangpo, provides clear insights on how to work with such challenges and turn around seemingly intractable situations. It points to the skillful means that bring us the strength of heart to work with difficult circumstances while being of benefit to others.

What we offer

• Silent sitting and walking meditation practice
• Simple body practices (Qi Gong) to support meditation practice
• Short talks on the practice of Mahayana Buddhism
• Simple, mindful Oryoki-style meals

Studying the text

Although not required, you may choose to begin familiarising yourself with the text before the programme begins.

Here are two good translations of the text, available online for free.

1) Ken McLeod’s translation on his website, Unfettered Mind:

https://unfetteredmind.org/37-practices-of-a-bodhisattva/

2) The Lotsawa House translation:

https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas

For further resources, consult:

1. The Heart of Compassion by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
2. რeflections on Silver River by Ken McLeod
3. The 37 ბოდჰისატვას პრაქტიკა: Commentary By Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (which can also be downloaded for free)

Practical details

ჩამოსვლის დღე: შაბათი, აპრილი 27. მიწვეული ხართ ჩამოსასვლელად 4 pm, რათა შეამოწმოთ და დასახლდეთ თქვენს ოთახში. ვახშამი ემსახურება 6:45 pm.

პროგრამის დასასრული: ხუთშაბათი, May 2nd
Closing circle and banquet in the evening.

გამგზავრების დღე: პარასკევი, May 3rd
არანაირი პროგრამა. You are welcome to stay for breakfast.

This programme will be taught in English and in French.