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July 30-Aug 6, 2022 Summer Retreat Session 2

A Domo Geshe Rinpoche Recorded Program.

9 MP3s

Among the six perfections of a Bodhisattva, the Perfection of Wisdom (wisdom of knowing reality), is presented in Guide to the Bodhisatvas Way of Life by Shantideva chapter 9. This is the highest accomplishment of a bodhisattva.  Manjushri, Buddha of Wisdom  empowerment was bestowed.

2022 SR Session 2 perfection of wisdom titles

7-30-2022 Day 1 – Lung Recitation of GBWOL ch 1-6

Rinpoche recites with the lung reading energetic the chapters 1-6 as she begins the summary of what comes before chapter 9 wisdom, that she will cover in this retreat. 

8-1-2022 Day 3 

A. Lung recitation of GBWOL ch 7 &8

Rinpoche reads 7 relying upon effort 8 relying upon mental stabilization.

B. ch 9 verse 1 receptive to correcting wrong views

Rinpoche begins her commentary on chapter 9 the perfection of wisdom by discussing verse one and how we need to be receptive to correcting our wrong views.

8-2-2022 Day 4

A. Dawa Norbu – How the Dalai Lama worked to preserved Tibet Culture from 1959-1965.

B. Correct giving up and verse 2 ultimate truth

Rinpoche discusses correct giving up so energetic alignment can occur. It is not a “surrender, fix me” but a “I am ready” to change and Manjushri knows what he is doing. She also offers commentary on verse about Ultimate Truth with a discussion about conventional mind, and materialism and MP views.

8-3-2022 Day 5

A. Things are as they appear 

Rinpoche answers question and then gives commentary on verse 4 things are as they appear.B The Narcissist of SamsaraRinpoche offers commentary on verses 5-7 with a delightful description of the Narcissist of Samsara, the lie of samsara, and the need to give up superficial life.

8-4-2022 Day 6

A. Lama Gyalmo on How HHDL worked to preserve Tibetan Culture from 1965 to present.

B. What does illusory mean?

Rinpoche discusses verse 9-12 on what does it mean to be illusory, how rebirth can occur, and a illusory living being with a mind vs cloud bunny.

8-5-2022 Day 7

A. After Awakening verse 13-15

Rinpoche begins with a discussion of dharma names. She then offers commentary on verses 13-15 by discussing what it will be like immediately after awakening and the need to stabilize. We need to prepare a simple life so we are ready when it happens. 

B. Stop nitpicking verse 15-16

Rinpoche begins with a discussion of how to work to eliminate causes for arisal of illusion of samsara and rebirth. We must remove the obstacles preventing enlightenment (delusions) and loosen our responsibilities and sense of I, Me, and Mine. She discusses cynicism and encourages us to stop nit picking. We must unlearn competitiveness, arrogance, and self deprecation – inner critic.

8-6-2022 Day 8

A. Mental Constructs verse 14-22

Rinpoche starts with a discussion of “not pushing on others” and “why do we think our mind was better now?” She then gives commentary mental constructs that span version 14 -22. Confirming that we are illusory. 

B. Where do we go from here?