bodhisattva ordination 2026
Ceremony in which a person formally commits to following the path of the bodhisattva, motivated by compassion and the desire to alleviate the suffering of all beings.
What does it mean
Bodhisattva ordination is a ceremony in Buddhism in which a person formally commits to following the bodhisattva path.. A bodhisattva is someone who, motivated by compassion, decides to dedicate his life to achieving awakening not only for himself, but to help all beings to free themselves from suffering.
During ordination, the person receives precepts or ethical rules that guide their practice and daily life. These precepts include commitments such as not harming living beings, practice generosity, and develop qualities such as patience, wisdom and compassion.
Spiritual commitment
Bodhisattva ordination symbolizes a deep and sincere commitment to the well-being of all beings. It is an important step in a person's spiritual life., marking his dedication to living according to Buddhist principles and working for the benefit of others, not only in this life, but throughout many lives, if required.
Unlike monastic ordination, which involves adopting a stricter lifestyle and giving up many worldly things, bodhisattva ordination can be taken by both laymen and monks. It is a way of living Buddhist values in daily life, regardless of whether a person chooses to be a monk or remain in everyday life.
Recommended course: The Path of the Bodhisattva
The date of the next ordination ceremony will be 28 of August of 2026, To participate, a prior personal interview is required., you can request it here.
Interest form
If you are interested in receiving bodhisattva ordination, you can fill out the following form.