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Embracing Mortality with Wisdom and Peace

Wed 23 Apr 2025 7:00 PM - Wed 7 May 2025 8:15 PM BST Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading, RG1 6HH

Embracing Mortality with Wisdom and Peace

Wed 23 Apr 2025 7:00 PM - Wed 7 May 2025 8:15 PM BST Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading, RG1 6HH

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Embracing Mortality with Wisdom and Peace

Transforming Our Relationship with Mortality: A Buddhist Journey of Understanding

Special Offer for this 3-week course: Book the whole course to receive a 33% discount / or free with a membership

Dates: 23rd April, 30th April and 7th May

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Price: £18

Death is one of the greatest mysteries of human existence. Yet, rather than being a source of fear, Buddhist wisdom teaches that understanding mortality can be profoundly liberating. By contemplating the impermanent nature of life, we can cultivate inner peace, deepen our sense of purpose, and transform how we live each day.

Join us for a powerful three-week course inspired by  Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This course will guide you through Buddhist insights on death and rebirth, offering practical wisdom to help you live with greater clarity, fearlessness, and meaning.

Course Overview

Week 1: The Purpose and Benefits of Contemplating Death

Why think about death? Far from being morbid, reflecting on our mortality helps us break free from distractions, focus on what truly matters, and live with greater intention. This session explores how contemplating death leads to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Week 2: Meditating on death using nine ways of reasoning

Powerful nine-step reasoning to gain a deep and profound realisation of our mortality. When we meditate using these nine ways of reasoning, we are doing the analytical meditations that cause us to come to three firm resolutions:

I must practise Dharma.

I must practise Dharma now.

I must practise Dharma purely.

Week 3: Rebirth, Continuity, and Liberation

What happens after death? This session delves into Buddhist teachings on rebirth and karma, providing insights into the continuity of consciousness and the potential for liberation.

Why This Course Matters

By gaining a deeper understanding of death, we can:

  • Reduce fear and anxiety about the unknown

  • Live with greater awareness and appreciation

  • Understand the nature of mind and its potential

  • Develop spiritual resilience for ourselves and others

This transformative journey is open to everyone, whether you are new to Buddhist teachings or have been practicing for years. Through guided meditations, teachings, and discussions, you’ll gain practical tools to embrace life with wisdom, courage, and peace.

Location

Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading, RG1 6HH