The 'Bodhisattva Ideal' and the Six Paramitas

Irene Bakker

In Mahayana Buddhism, the 'Bodhisattva ideal' is a central theme. It is the deeply felt desire to alleviate or transform suffering, followed by the commitment to do so until every being is free. The six Paramitas are qualities that we can cultivate and develop, so that we become more and more like a Bodhisattva. can start living, even if it is only 'part-time'……..Irène Kaigetsu Kyojo baker is a Zen teacher and spiritual leader of Zen Spirit. She has practiced Zen since 1986 and is the dharma successor to Roshi Joan Halifax. Bee 30NOW she gives, among other things, the live course 'Living with Dying'.