Lama Yesha Gyamtso provides a clear, concise, and profound teaching on the Six Perfections of the Mahayana Path of Buddhism. He first explains the essential meaning of the Mahayana path and of aspiration bodhicitta which provides the motivation for practicing the six perfections. Then, after defining perfection (paramita in Sanskrit), Lama Yeshe teaches the meaning of each of the six perfections. In order to be perfections they must be practiced in a way that is appropriate, harmless, and with a bodhicitta motivation. In addition, the perfections each have three aspects. For example, the three aspects of generosity are mundane generosity, the generosity of protection, and the generosity of dharma. He concludes by explaining how the practice of each paramita involves practicing all the others at the same time. At the end of this talk, Lama Yeshe invites questions from the audience. Single Camera Video.
The Six Perfections DVD, Lama Yeshe Gyamtso, Vajra Echos Publishing, 1 DvD, 1 hours 33 min, $15.00
Lama Yeshe Gyamtso is a student of the Venerable Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche. He completed two three-year retreats under the direction of Lama Norlha Rinpoche. Since then, he has served as an interpreter for many eminent Kagyu teachers, including His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa, Thrangu Rinpoche, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Lama Yeshe serves as a translator at KTD and travels to KTD affiliate centers as translator for Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He has done a number of written translations for texts published by KTD Publications. Lama Yeshe is also a teacher in his own right. The clarity and inspirational quality of his talks is valued by both beginning and seasoned students of Buddhism.
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