Welcome to the Second Excellence ~ Module 2
Here we are reaching the stage in our training where we can begin to express the priceless attitude of bodhicitta in our actions. Bodhicitta has taken birth in us, and we must now ensure that it does not degenerate, but instead allow it to increase further and further. The way to strengthen bodhicitta is to train in the most wondrous actions of a bodhisattva: the six paramitas or perfections. In Module 2 we focus on the first five paramitas: generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, and meditation.
We will start our meditation training by learning to focus our attention on Tara’s image, which will form an auspicious cause to actualizing her enlightened body. Then we will focus our attention on her seed syllable Tam, which symbolizes her enlightened speech, and thereafter, the blue utpala flower, the symbol of her enlightened mind. Next, we will use our breath as our support while meditating, and finally we will train in meditation without support, letting go of all effort and resting in naturalness.
We wish you abundant blessings and a transformative practice experience.
