“One of the greatest acts of kindness that we can show someone is to help them to die peacefully and with a virtuous mind.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
We are alive, therefore we will die. This is the simplest, most obvious truth of our existence, yet very few of us have really come to terms with this fact. Just as it is true for us, so it is true for others, including our family members, those we love, our friends and our enemies. These classes will focus on understanding the process of death and how to help those who are going through that process.
Recommended reading: Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Download here – https://tharpa.com/us/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully.html
March 7 – The sign that dying has ended, and How to apply the practice of powa at the time of death
March 14 – Transforming Fear into Wisdom: Understanding death
March 21 – What are Bardo Beings?: Understanding the intermediate state
March 28 – Reincarnation Explained: Understanding rebirth
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully: Training in Virtue
Meditation classes with teachings by modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm, April 4 – May 9 w/ Prayers for World Peace
In-person -or- Zoom livestream plus video replay option – Pre-registration required
Cost: $10/person, members free
*Please note: We are offering these classes in person or via Zoom livestream. Pre-registration is required. If you choose Zoom livestream, then after you submit payment, you will receive an email link to the meeting. This link is for your personal use only. Video recordings will also be available for 24 hours after each class*
“Material objects such as gifts, money or food may produce temporary happiness, but, depending on how we use them, may also produce suffering, and so we cannot say that their main function is to produce happiness. A virtuous phenomenon, however, can only cause happiness; it can never cause pain.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
Having been born as a human being we have immense freedom to accomplish almost anything we want. With so much freedom, we need to ask ourself what is the most meaningful way to use our life. What will make us truly happy? What will benefit others most? And when this life is over, what will help us then? These classes will introduce basic meditations and ways of thinking that will make our lives truly meaningful, and lead to real happiness. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning, then start when you are able.
Recommended reading: Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Download here – https://tharpa.com/us/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully.html
April 4 – Really Believe What You Know is True: Faith
April 11 – Becoming the Person you Want to Be: Sense of shame and Consideration for others
April 18 – Letting Go of What’s Holding you Back: Non-attachment
April 25 – Love is More Powerful than Anger: Non-hatred
May 2 – Introduction to Emptiness: Non-ignorance
May 9 – Special Mother’s Day Class: The Kindness of Mothers
