John Dunne & Joan Halifax: EMPTINESS AND COMPASSION: Shantideva and the Bodhisattva Practice (Part 1 of 10)

Summary: Shantideva’s A Guide to The Bodhisattva Way of Life is a foundational text that guides the reader through the development of bodhicitta, or the awakening of the heart-mind through a nondual perspective that embodies the wisdom of emptiness and compassion. To put it more simply, Roshi Joan Halifax asks, “What do you want to give away to benefit all beings?”<br> In this series, Roshi Joan Halifax and John Dunne explore this foundational text and Shantideva’s own life as a source of deep inspiration for our modern times and practice. According to John Dunne, we can learn from this work that “the radical transformation of the mind is possible for anyone, and even the smallest steps in that direction can have powerful effects.”<br> In this opening talk, Roshi Joan Halifax and John Dunne begin by exploring the basis for Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. What does it really mean to be compassionate? How can we use our own suffering to cultivate our capacity to serve others? Through exploring these questions, the stage is set for a fascinating exploration of Shantideva’s life and writing.<br> To access the entire series, please click on the link below:<br> <a title="Upaya Podcast Series: EMPTINESS AND COMPASSION" href="https://www.upaya.org/2019/12/dunne-halifax-emptiness-compassion-series-10-parts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upaya Podcast Series: EMPTINESS AND COMPASSION</a><br>