The Bodhisattva Commitment

The bodhisattva is the one who has committed himself to sustain bodhicitta, that is, the desire to awaken to benefit all beings, until there is not even an iota of suffering left in the world. He is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism that is articulated through renunciation, the practice of the four immeasurable thoughts (love, compassion, joy and equanimity) and the awareness of the impermanent and empty condition of phenomena.

During this weekend, Lama Ngawang Norbu will accompany the participants to understand and delve into the concept and practice of bodhicitta, so that we can structure our daily lives based on this precious principle, the practice of which can radically transform our lives.

What can you find

• Moments of Buddhist teachings given by Lama Ngawang Norbu
• Group meditation moments
• Moments of debate and contemplation, individually and in groups

Who is it addressed to?

• People with experience meditating according to the Buddhist tradition.
• People interested in Buddhism.
• Buddhist practitioners.

Lama Ngawang Norbu

Lama Ngawang Norbu is the director, founder and resident teacher of Casa Virupa. When he finished his studies he began to train exclusively in Dharma, both in philosophy, meditation and rituals of the Sakya school. At only 24 years old, he founded Casa Virupa with the blessing of HH Gongma Trichen Rinpoche. In February 2020, HH Gongma Trichen Rinpoche appointed him lama (teacher) of the Sakya school. His clarity and communicative ability, his ability to capture the essence of the teachings and transfer them to a current audience, as well as his sensitivity to empathize, characterize him.

Practical information

Language of teachings: Catalan and Spanish

In-person format

Arrival time on Friday around 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Farewell time on Sunday around 4pm.

What to bring: comfortable clothing, footwear for rural areas, slippers to wear around the house, utensils for personal hygiene.

Online format

The teaching schedule for people who want to follow the activity online will be provided later.

It is recommended to continue the activity in a context that facilitates mental calm, such as a secluded room with a meditation cushion.

Input

Partners of Casa Virupa

In person: €146

Online: €70

Non-member of Casa Virupa:

In person: €195

Online: €95

Solidarity contribution:

If you want to help us provide scholarships to people with financial difficulties (for this activity or others), your generous contribution will be very useful.

In person: €210

Online: €110

Scholarships:

If you have financial difficulties, are unemployed or are under 30 years of age, you can talk to the organization to find out about the possibilities of reduced contributions.

What does the contribution include?

The in-person option includes two overnight stays and all meals included from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. Access to deferred teachings for one month after the activity.

The online option includes live attendance at the activities scheduled in the chökhang (meditations and teachings), as well as access to delayed teachings for one month after the activity.