Join us for a weekend retreat with Khenpo Kunga Dakpa, focused on cultivating aspiring Bodhichitta: the Mind of Enlightenment.
This weekend is based on chapter 1 and 3 of Shantideva’s 8th-century text, The Way of the Bodhisattva. It is a foundational Mahayana Buddhist text. This weekend also marks the start of the 10 day retreat The Path of the Bodhisattva.
“All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness.
All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.“Śāntideva, A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
We start Friday afternoon with an exploration of Shantideva’s life, and the foundational role his teachings play in Buddhist practice. The Bodhicharyavatara, translated into English as A Guide to The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life is a foundational text for many Buddhist practioners, monks and laypersons alike.
They say the Buddhist Path takes lifetimes of practice… But even small steps in opening the heart to love, understanding and compassion can make a profound change to daily life. The Lojong Mind training retreat scheduled for August 2026 in Winterswijk is a nice follow-up retreat. And the two Nyingma City Centers based in Amsterdam and Køln offer weekly couses online and in person in Buddhist Study and Practice.
