Nitartha Institute

This course is a presentation of the five paths on the voyage to awakening, the ten
bodhisattvas' bhūmis, or levels or realization, and the result: the enlightenment, buddha's kayas and wisdoms as well as enlightened activity. We will study what is required to embark and progress on the path and what the goal of such spiritual journey is.

2 credits.

Course code: BUD 620s-C

Prerequisites: BUD 610

Class Topics

• Explanation of the five paths: path of accumulation, of preparation, of seeing, of
  familiarization, and the final path
• Presentation of the ten bodhisattva bhūmis
• Explanation of the three kāyas
• Explanation of the five buddha wisdoms
• Explanation of the qualities of freedom and maturation

Required Texts

• Root text: The Presentation of Bhumis, Paths & Results in the Treasury of
  Knowledge (Salam), by Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Thaye, Nitartha Institute Publications: nitartha.institute.pubs@gmail.com

• Commentary on the Presentation of Bhumis, Paths & Results in the Treasury of
  Knowledge by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen, Nitartha Institute Publications: nitartha.institute.pubs@gmail.com

For Nitartha Institute Publications, please allow 3 weeks for delivery of texts in North America, and for overseas shipping, please allow 2–3 weeks for airmail and 4–6 weeks for surface shipping.

Mode of Instruction

The class is part of our online campus and is available as streaming video, as well as downloadable audio.  There are also posted study questions, recommended readings, exam questions and the ability to contact a distance learning advisor with questions.

Login information will be provided prior to the first class.