Introduction to the reading transmission of” Illuminating the Path to Liberation: A Preliminary Practice (Ngöndro)” and "The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas"
Questions for Reflection:
The Lama who performs the transference of consciousness for the dead will say: “Now is the turning point to go up or down, as if steering a horse with the reins”. How do you interpret this sentence? What conclusion do you get?
According to Tibetan customs, how do people view death or treat the dead? Compared with the customs of Han China, what is your opinion? What is your plan for the future?
Why do we say the human’s ability to make both positive actions and negative actions is much stronger than the other five realms? What can it help you by understanding this?
What are the four wrong notions? Please explain in detail with examples. Do you believe such wrong notions exist in current society? What is your opinion about it?
Zoom study schedule:
• Lesson 11, Friday, April 25, 8 pm EDT (Zone 1)
• Lesson 12, Friday, May 2, 8 pm EDT (Zone 1)
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82968647165?pwd=R8NbjaTrFZBnYAPEvSIY42wVvWuLBB.1.
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