(Day 2) Understanding & Meditating on Bodhicitta with the monk Venerable Pieter
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Dear Meditators! We are pleased to announce that Venerable Pieter (Lakshyong Jyamtso lama) will be back in Jönköping to teach and guide us in meditation again during two days at Folkuniversitetet.
This is the invitation to day 2 (Sunday) PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN ONLY JOIN THIS EVENT IF YOU JOINED DAY 1. This is because the second day will be a continuation and deepening of the teachings and practices of day 1.
We warmly invite you to a special day of spiritual insight and practice with Venerable Pieter, who will guide us in understanding and meditating on bodhicitta — the heart of the path to awakening.
What is Bodhicitta?
Bodhicitta is a Sanskrit term meaning “the awakened mind” or “mind of enlightenment.” It is the deep wish to attain enlightenment not for oneself alone, but for the benefit of all sentient beings. Bodhicitta combines profound compassion with the wisdom that sees the true nature of reality.
Why cultivate bodhicitta?
Practicing bodhicitta transforms our hearts and minds. It helps us:
- Develop genuine compassion and empathy.
- Reduce self-centeredness and emotional reactivity.
- Find deeper meaning and purpose in life.
- Create the causes for lasting happiness and inner peace.
- Progress on the path toward enlightenment.
Please read through all the information before signing up.
SCHEDULE:
10:00-12:00
• Venerable Pieter will teach and we will also practice sitting and walking meditation in short sessions.
12:00-13:00
• Lunch. Please bring your own lunch. We will eat together in the lunchroom at Folkuniversitetet, there are microwaves to use.
13:00-14:00
• Venerable Pieter will teach and we will also practice sitting and walking meditation in short sessions.
14:00-14.20
• Tea break. We will serve tea and coffee and some small fika for everyone
14:20-16.00
• Venerable Pieter will teach and we will also practice sitting and walking meditation in short sessions.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Please arrive at 9.45 to settle in and we will start at 10.00 AM.
Please bring a meditation cushion if you have your own. We have meditation mats 65x65x4 cm to place underneath your meditation cushion on the floor. Otherwise you can also sit on a chair. It is best to wear loose clothing when you meditate.
EVENT FEE:
This event is open to all and free of charge. This is possible thanks to previous donations from other people around the world! In the Buddhist tradition, the teaching of the Dharma is priceless for its great benefits for all and offered free of charge. However, please feel welcome to give a donation to Venerable Pieter, however big or small, so others can benefit from his teachings in the future. We will have a donation box at the event or you can swish to 0736371746 (Ulrika Billingham) who will collect the donations or donate on the PayPal or Wise account directly to Venerable Peiter which is found on his website https://ah-lama.com/support/.
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Venerable Pieter Johnston is a tibetan buddhist monk who lives in Nepal but originally comes from South Africa. He has been practicing Dzogchen Meditation since 2006 under the guidance of the meditation master Gyalwai Nyugu Rinpoche. He comes to Europe twice a year to teach meditation and lead retreats. For more information about Venerable Pieter, go to his website: https://ah-lama.com
We look forward to seeing you!
With many kind regards,
Jönköping Lotus Meditation Group