When: Sundays, 8:00am to 1pm with a 30 minute break at 10:30
Dates: See below
Where: Dorjechang Buddhist Centre (directions)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Sanden
On February 12th, students in the morning Abbotsford Foundation Program begin studying Meaningful to Behold, a commentary to Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life.
About the book
Many people have the compassionate wish to benefit others, but few understand how to accomplish this successfully in daily life.
Bodhisattvas are friends of the world, who have such strong compassion that they are able to transform all their daily activities into ways of benefiting others.
The path of the Bodhisattva was exquisitely explained in the universally loved poem Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by the the 8th century master Shantideva. With this commentary, the full effectiveness and profundity of this wonderful poem are revealed in full and made applicable for our time.
Dates:
Feb 5 (exam), 12 (open house), 19, 26.
Mar 4, 11, 25 (9 am-12 pm only due to in-house retreat)
Apr 1, 22 (after empowerment course on Atisha’s advice. Please come as part of your class-no charge), 29.
May 6, 20, 27
Jun 10, 17 (exam review), 24 (exam)
For more information about Foundation Program in general, click here.
How do I join? If you wish to join FP you must first observe a class and have an interview with the Education program Coordinator. To arrange this, please contact us at: epc@dorjechang.ca or 604.853.3738, OR drop by the open house on Feb 5th at 4:15pm or on Feb 12th at 8:00am.
How much does it cost?
Abbotsford Foundation Program is $960 a year for a Foundation Program Card (or $80/month for 12 months – see Centre Card) which also includes free or discounted General Program classes (evening classes, day courses, and retreats).