BA2_10-19 Offerings of the Mind
Here (BA2_10-19) Rinpoche explains the offerings we create with our imagination. This section is covered in stanzas 10-19 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
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Rinpoche, thank you for continuing to send us the teachings while you are travelling from place to place; it is much appreciated. My question is about generosity – it seems to come up again and again in different forms as we progress through the teachings. Is the concept of generosity central to the Bodhicharyavatara? Is it a state of mind we need to cultivate all the time if possible? Does this mean being constantly alert in ourselves to any tendency to be mean-spirited?
thank you and looking forward to seeing you soon,
Lynda
Dear Ringu Tulku Rinpoche:
Since the beginning Chapter One, I have no problems to learn the teachings (doesn´t means I apply it all the time, of course I don´t, I still need to practice a lot).
In the teaching “Offerings of the Mind” I must confess you my Master, and others pupils too, I have really difficulty.
I will be able to explain it to you in Barcelona(Spain) in May (if it´s posible) or maybe in Summer Camp 2011 France.
I agree Lynda It must be difficult to travel, teachings, and online Shedra. Thank you very much for the effort. We all apreciate so much.
Love and Prayers
Lama-la,
I would like to receive further instructions on the offering goddesses.What do they symbolize, and what purpose do there visualisation serve ?
Thank you again Rinpoche.