Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight. She helps us to discover what matters most. We don’t have to wait until the end of our lives to realize the wisdom that death has to offer.
Eine der täuschenden Aktivitäten unserer Wahrnehmung lässt den Eindruck eines soliden Ichs entstehen. Daraus entwickeln sich vielfältige Formen des Dünkels. Ein genauer Blick enthüllt die Wechselhaftigkeit des Ichs, so dass wir weniger in unserem Bild von uns selbst gefangen sind. Wir erleben größere Freiheit und Verbundenheit.
This talk explores the skillful view of Not Self. What we call our self is actually a conglomerate of many aspects, all of which are changing. None of the things that we identify with as ourselves have an essential "me" in them. This can be investigated in different domains of experience, from the body to emotions to the mind.
Mindfulness of Death practice supports us facing fear of death, living with intention and aligned with our values, avoiding common regrets at the end of life.
Where do we place our hearts in these times that are so uncertain, so divided, and stressful? What does our practice and this Buddhist path have to offer in terms of guidance and refuge to help us navigate? Tonight's talk will investage both of these questions in a way that is intended to offer a place for the body to ground and the heart to open.
