Engaging In the Bodhisattva Deeds, Part 1 comprises the first of a two-part series of teachings based on the Bodhicharyavatara. Shantideva’s inspirational verses on Mahayana aspiration and practice are widely regarded as the most authentic and complete guide for the practitioner dedicated to the enlightenment of all beings - the bodhisattva.

Geshe Jamphel Gyaltsen, who teaches the FPMT Basic Program at Nalanda Monastery in the South of France, explains the Bodhicharyavatara verse by verse with an emphasis on applying the teaching to daily life. Part 1 includes the teachings on the first five chapters.

This product is a downloadable PDF file which contains the enrollment key required to access this FPMT Basic Program online course on the online learning site at http://onlinelearning.fpmt.org.

The online site for this course contains the following resources:

• An introduction to FPMT Basic Program online, with a video introducing the BP subjects by Geshe Jampa Gyatso
• An introduction to Engaging In the Bodhisattva Deeds, Part 1 including how to approach and study this subject
• The video and audio recordings of the 32 teaching sessions by Geshe Jamphel Gyaltsen, which can either be watched online, or downloaded for off-line listening
• Course materials including overviews, review questions and quizzes with answer keys, and supplementary study materials
• Guided meditations and materials to facilitate a short retreat
• Access to student and elder discussion forums, and
• Information about the FPMT Basic Program online completion certificate option, and the online test to complete this subject