ACI 10
A Guide
to the Bodhisattva’s
Way of Life
with
Timothy Lowenhaupt
Online Course
JAN 3 - Mar 13
Crafting a Purposeful Life: Part I
ACI 10:
A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s
Way of Life
Join us in this first installment of ACI’s transformative three-part series, “Crafting a Purposeful Life” inspired by the timeless wisdom of 'A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life' (Bodhisattvacharya Avatara) by Master Shantideva (~700CE). Delve into these profound teachings enriched by the commentary 'Entry Point for Children of the Victorious Buddhas' by Gyaltsab Je (1364-1432).
Master Shantideva's masterpiece serves as an unparalleled guide to living as a bodhisattva in the modern world. Our course covers a spectrum of topics, including the benefits of embracing the bodhisattva’s path in your day to day life, the essential preliminaries for aspiring bodhisattvas, and strategies to overcome obstacles hindering your life. We will also explore methods to cultivate the causes leading to genuine bodhichitta, and the recollection and watchfulness required to embody the spirit of a bodhisattva.Dive deep into 'The Guide' as a blueprint for the six perfections, unravel the strategy for practicing these perfections, and gain invaluable insights into addressing your negativities at work, in your personal relationships and in your own mind and heart. In Part I, we will touch deeply on the first two perfections: the perfection of giving and the ethical way of life, gaining a profound understanding towards self-discovery and compassionate living. This course lays the foundation for a profound transformation in your day-to-day life and in your higher pursuits.
Timothy Lowenhaupt
Timothy Lowenhaupt has been the Executive Director of the Asian Classics Institute since 2017, and Managing Director of RC Education & Travel, which owns a portfolio of hotels and properties in Sedona, AZ, since 2019.In 2023, one of the properties, the Adobe Grand Villas, was rated the #1 small hotel in the United States by TripAdvisor.Previously, he was Director of Product Management in a patient/physician communication tech company in Phoenix and a Portfolio Manager in pharmaceutical marketing. He has also worked extensively in translation and interpreting, both as a translator and in project management.He received a Master’s degree (MA) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003 and graduated with honors and distinction from Penn State with a Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil) in 2001. Tim also is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Class 1 - Jan 3
Class 2 - Jan 10
Class 3 - Jan 17
Class 4 - Jan 24
Class 5 - Jan 31
Class 6 - Feb 7
Class 7 - Feb 14
Class 8 - Feb 21
Class 9 - Feb 28
Class 10 - Mar 6
Review - Mar 13