In response to dharma students’ requests, Lama Kathy, Lama Adam and Lama Tom will offer the Bodhisattva Vow in a special program from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at Scioto Audubon Park in Columbus.

The Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony marks the beginning of a dharma student’s training in both Aspiration Bodhicitta - the wish to free all beings from the suffering of the world - and the training in Action Bodhicitta, which we also know as the Six Paramitas, or Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethics, Patience, Diligence, Meditation and Wisdom. 

By taking the vow, students become “bodhisattvas in training” who aspire to tame their mental afflictions, generate compassion for themselves and others, and work toward enlightenment for themselves and others. 

“Bodhisattvas in Training” also make a daily commitment to renew their vow and purify their mistakes along the way. By maintaining their vow daily, they create an atmosphere of self-honesty and self-care that can moderate the bad habits of being overly selfish - and overly self-critical. 

PRE-REQUISITES  Before a person takes the Bodhisattva Vow, they must first have taken the Buddhist Vow of Refuge, taking the Buddha as their teacher, the Dharma as their path and the Sangha as their Community. If you need to take the Refuge Vow, please contact Lama Adam Berner at lamaadam@columbudktc.org to arrange a ceremony in advance.

To register, or for further information, click the link below.