The ‘the six perfections’ and ‘the perfection of wisdom’ although being a renowned practice of the Mahayana traditions, actually has its roots in original Nikaya Buddhist tradition and can be found in the Pali cannon, taught as ten perfections. However, within the Mahayana, the perfections become foundational, and the central practice of the bodhisattva. The Mahayana’s unique presentation of the perfections originates from the Prajnaparamita or Perfection of Wisdom Sutras. Mahayanists assert the perfections as the only practice or training which leads to full buddhahood. Because of this, the perfections are often referred to as ‘the great mother’ or ‘the mother of the buddhas’, portraying the perfections as the ‘source’ or ‘womb’ of buddhahood.

Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is an American Buddhist monk ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Ven. Tharpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community established by Venerable Tenzin Tharpa. A community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor an exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha while emphasizing those aspects that we deem most illuminating, plausible, and fruitful. The aim of SBT is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe.

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