DISCOVERING BUDDHISM
Daylong Retreat with Gus Cutz: Bodhicitta
Bodhicitta is the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment in order to be of the greatest benefit to others. When we have truly developed this strong motivation, then we can consider ourselves to be on the Mahayana path.
It takes practice to open our hearts and put others first, and we will cultivate bodhicitta together while integrating topics from the How to Develop Bodhicitta module of Discovering Buddhism. There is no prerequisite and all are welcome.
Join us for discussion and guided meditations designed to cultivate bodhicitta. Making the most of this opportunity to work with our minds, we will practice silence during the breaks, including lunch. Please bring your lunch and enjoy the tranquility of retreat.
About the Teacher
Gustavo Cutz is an FPMT-certified teacher with some 25 years of Buddhist practice and study. Gus previously worked as an editor at Wisdom Publications in Boston. He worked with Geshe Thubten Soepa on interpreting and summarizing Geshe-la’s teachings on several topics, such as the Four Noble Truths, the eight worldly concerns, and the six perfections until Geshe-la passed away in 2022. Gus has a doctorate from LIU Post and works as a clinical psychologist on Long Island.
Gus has volunteered with Shantideva Center since 2008, facilitating and teaching Discovering Buddhism since 2012. With his deft mastery of a vast bibliography, Gus approaches Discovering Buddhism as a rigorous and comprehensive seminar. At the same time, Gus teaches with a light touch, warmly encouraging questions and valuing student understanding of the material. Gus brings the Buddha’s teachings to life with an appealing sense of humor, personal anecdotes, and vivid metaphors.
Gus also teaches the Debate Club at Shantideva Center in addition to teaching dharma topics at other spiritual centers.
