Understanding the True Meaning of Carefulness #KhenpoSodargye #The Way of the Bodhisattva L36

The Way of the Bodhisattva L36 The main speaker of this session is Khenpo Sodargye Understanding the True Meaning of Carefulness

In this teaching on the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Khenpo Sodargye begins the explanation of the paramita of discipline, focusing on the essential practice of carefulness. He defines carefulness as the diligence in practicing all virtuous actions while guarding the mind against negative defilements. Khenpo stresses the extreme importance of never abandoning bodhicitta under any circumstances, explaining that to give up the commitment to benefit all sentient beings is equivalent to deceiving the buddhas, bodhisattvas, and all beings in the three realms. He highlights the severe karmic consequences of giving up the Mahayana path or turning away from an opportunity to help others, reminding practitioners that true study and practice require self-monitoring and unwavering determination.