An eager seeker of Shantideva’s verses will discover a vibrant landscape of study groups and online courses. The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) regularly offers multi-week seminars on the Bodhicaryavatāra, pairing seasoned translators with small-group discussion. Rigpa’s online learning platform hosts “The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life,” led by senior students of Sogyal Rinpoche, complete with live Q&A sessions and recorded lectures.

Maitripa College, in partnership with Drepung Loseling Monastery, presents a semester-long Bodhicaryavatāra curriculum through Zoom, blending Tibetan commentaries with modern psychological insights. Shambhala Publications also runs quarterly study circles—instructors alternate between traditional verse commentary and contemporary applications in fields like trauma-informed care. For those who prefer bite-sized offerings, Insight Timer carries weekly guided reflections on individual chapters, often taught by Western dharma teachers trained in the Mahayana lineage.

A few other avenues worth exploring:
• Sounds True’s “Cultivating Compassion” course features Pema Chödrön reading and unpacking key verses in digestible modules.
• Naropa University’s Buddhist Studies department opens select lectures to the public each Spring, frequently featuring a deep dive into verses six through ten.
• Bodhi College’s summer intensive gathers an international cohort for two weeks of immersive practice, debate, and peer-led teaching.

Behind the scenes, the Mind & Life Institute’s recent 2025 symposium on contemplative science highlighted a Bodhicaryavatāra-based compassion curriculum now being trialed in several university counseling centers. That blend of ancient wisdom with cutting-edge research shows how Shantideva’s practical guide keeps sparking fresh insights two decades into the mindfulness boom. For local connections, many dharma centers—from Cambridge Insight Meditation to the Toronto Buddhist Centre—advertise Bodhicaryavatāra reading groups on Meetup or their monthly newsletters. Tackling one verse at a time, this network of subscriptions, apps and live gatherings ensures the journey through Shantideva’s masterpiece never feels like wandering in the wilderness.