Do you long to experience your life with more clarity and more kindness?

Do you wonder what it takes to truly care for yourself and others in the wild flow of your modern world?

If you could - would you cast a spell that radically transforms the ordinary to the miraculous?

Welcome to the Bodhisattva Vows

A time-tested guidebook that, when practiced well, empower each of us to think, speak and act with deeper love for ourselves and others.

In this course, we will learn the vows and explore simple, effective ways you might apply them. Not because, "It's the right thing to do," but because doing so will create the world of your dreams. 

We will offer space and guidance to examine what you wish to "improve upon" or “clean up” in relationship to yourself and others.

We will practice meditations, creative play and reflection that will allow you to open your heart and wake up your desire.

Together, we will collectively examine and define how we wish to act (with a traditional Buddhist blueprint) to grow compassionate action in modern life. Join us. 


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Meet Your Instructor

Haley Dawn Roth, EdM

Haley is a coach and consultant specializing in mindful practices as a catalyst for human development and growth culture in organizations. She is an expert in adolescent development and teen coaching, having previously founded FLY, a company that brought creative pedagogy and mindful culture change to private and public schools in NY, MA, CA, and China. Haley has taught hundreds of teachers and thousands of children of all ages. She teaches meditation and yoga classes internationally and online, and has also been a member of multiple teaching teams at Harvard, facilitating mindful, experiential learning since 2016.

“Practicing the tools Haley taught me makes me feel free, and it makes me feel so light... and it makes me feel Human!”

Karina, NYC

“Haley was so relatable and approachable! She made the course and community very enjoyable and made sure everyone had the opportunity to speak and was attended to. I will miss her leadership. ”

Michelle, Harvard University

“Haley was thoughtful, friendly, open and a great, caring guide through the course and small group sections. The group was able to form an amazing bond given the warmth and kindness that Haley shared with us.”

Austin, Harvard Divinity School

Course Details & What We'll Cover

This 6-week course will be held via zoom on Thursdays from July 6th - August 10th, 8-10pm ET. Expect 20-30 min of preparatory materials to be released on the Sunday evening prior to our gatherings. We'll explore:

  • What's Bodhicitta? And what is the value of acting in service of others?

  • The 6 Perfections and how they align with your chakras, your gifts, and your opportunities for growth.

  • Traditional & Modern interpretations of the Bodhisattva Vows as taught by the Gelugpa lineage.

  • Your Personal Bodhisattva Style and how to design a heart practice that works for you.

  • The Vows as markers. The Vows as aspirations. The Vows as Wings.

Pricing options

Please choose what best suits your heart, wallet, and identity. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Is this summer series for you?

If you are...

  • A meditator who wants to learn about taking your practice off the cushion and into the world
  • A Buddhist practitioner longing to bring more authenticity and playfulness to your practice
  • A teacher/leader looking for a guidebook or a community to hold you accountable to the most loving and true expression of you
  • A care-centric professional who wants to bring devotion or discipline to a daily spiritual path
  • Curious about cultivating a heart practice that doesn’t get in the way of living on the daily
  • Hungry for a relationship with something greater than yourself

  ... then yes, Friend. Yes, this is for you. 

But if you're hoping we will...

  • Cover multiple translations of the vows from various schools 
  • Offer a time to take/commit to these vows with a ceremony or teacher
  • Cover Master Shantideva’s text “A Bodhisattva’s Guide to Life”
  • Practice yoga asana during these sessions

... then no, this is not your rodeo!  We hope so see you at other Confluence Experience events very soon.

FAQs

  • Do I need to attend all classes live?

    No. While we certainly prefer your presence because...yay real humans in real time, we understand emergencies and the shifting nature of modern life. Recordings will be available within 48 hrs for your convenience.

  • Can I drop into a class or two?

    This course is offered as a series, rather than as individual classes. Sign up for the whole thing and take it on your pace with recordings & supplemental materials.

  • Is this for Buddhists who want to take Bodhisattva vows?

    No. This course is not about building a formal relationship to a Buddhist lineage. That said, this is an EXCELLENT preparatory class for those of you who are planning or considering taking vows with a formal teacher.

  • Is this for beginner or for advanced practitioners?

    This is an all levels welcome course. As with many philosophical/ psychological/ spiritual teaching, it is a value to be a beginner and bring a beginner’s mind. Above all, we value diversity of perspective & style- if you’re curious or wishing to learn more, you are likely at the perfect level for this course.

  • What if I'm not a Buddhist and I've never studied Buddhism?

    That’s welcome! One of the raddest things about the Bodhisattva Vows is that they're part of the open, Sutra teachings. Available to everyone, taught even to those who don’t intend to take them (though you may want to by the end of our time together :). Buddhism is great at lists and guidelines - these vows will give a deeper nuance to ethical teachings across any religious, personal, or philosophical traditions you hold. We will enjoy you bringing your non-Buddhist lens to our community!

We Hope You'll Join Us.

Live From Your Heart. Love Your World.

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