Six Perfections

We need to recognize a self-cherishing attitude in ourselves and try to eliminate it. If we at least realize we have such an attitude, it will be great progress.

The four Tibetan Buddhist traditions – Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug – present slightly different division schemes of the six far-reaching attitudes.

By applying methods for developing patience, we can avoid the problems that anger causes.

Far-reaching generosity helps to bring us enlightenment and the ability to give happiness to everyone.

With far-reaching patience, we endure all the difficulties in helping others and attaining enlightenment.

With far-reaching perseverance, we never give up on helping others and reaching enlightenment.

By training our minds through developing patience, we are able to refrain from returning harm to others.

With far-reaching wisdom, we’re able to dispel all ignorance and false projections and attain enlightenment for the benefit of all.

Guidelines for dealing with the challenges of life.

Using traditional examples, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the graded path, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and taking full advantage of our precious human life.