The Six Paramitas – AKA The Path of Compassionate Action (May to October)

– May 8, 15 – The Path of the Bodhisatva – Introduction

– May 22 – Guest Tim Olmsted – Senior Tergar Instructor and Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs CO

– May 29 – Generosity – the first paramita ( also June 5 and 12)

What is this course about?

In this course, we’ll deeply explore the Bodhisattva path, learning and practicing the key points of the six paramitas: generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful effort, meditation and wisdom. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each of the paramitas and learn how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. While much of the presentation of this course will be offered through a Buddhist lens, we will be borrowing from a wide variety of traditions and disciplines. The training in love, compassion and wisdom and caring for the world is at the heart of all great philosophic and spiritual traditions and is a natural calling in all of us.

What does this program include?

The program includes video teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and contemporary teachers, introductions by Tergar instructors, instructions on the key points, along with a few supplementary readings and quotes to deepen our understanding. Included will be a downloadable Student Handbook. Each topic will be presented over 3 weeks.

All are welcome to join us in this exploration of these beautiful teachings and practices.  

Those who are subscribed to our weekly newsletter will receive additional information and practice tools related to the topic.

                                                           MOVIE NIGHT – WANDERING BUT NOT LOST

     May 31  Friday 7 pm – Bozeman Dharma Center  – Fundraiser for Tergar and Bozeman Dharma Center.

This movie is an intimate account of Mingyur Rinpoche’s four-and-a-half-year retreat (June 2011 – November 2015) interspersed with the master’s own guidance in applying Buddhist wisdom to our daily modern lives.  PLEASE JOIN US –                                                Movie Length: 1hour 30 minutes          

 Donations gratefully accepted – $5 -$50 

Click here for more information on the film.

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NEW!     Nectar of the Path Practice    Sunday’s 8 am to 8:45 am – online ( NOT the BDC zoom link)   

What is this practice about? 

This practice “Nectar of the Path” was written by Mingyur Rinpoche to be practiced by any of his students however experienced they might be. “Nectar” signifies a distillation of something very precious and nourishing. Nectar of the Path is a complete practice encompassing all of the essential aspects of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice. In this practice we mix contemplation and meditation, alternating periods of each and chanting in Tibetan and some visualization.

If you are interested in joining this practice group, or have questions,  please send an email to bozemantergarsmd@gmail.com .  Information on the practice ,the practice liturgy and the zoom link will be sent to you. 

General Schedule

5:00 – 5:25 Tea Social Time
5:15 Newcomer Instruction
5:25 Gather
5:30 Opening Aspiration
        Participants check in on their practice
        Meditation (15-20 minutes)
        Group discussions on particular questions related to the current topic.
        Meditation (15-20 minutes)
        Q&A
7:00 Closing Dedication
* We do two 10 min walking meditations every 3rd week in the Practice only session