Join us on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Discover a deep and universal wisdom explored in the major themes of the book, and learn about their practical implications for living well. Suitable for people of any religion or of none, this course encourages you to reflect on the Buddhist teachings, to see what makes sense to you and to experiment with applying these teachings in your daily life.
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of Tibetan Buddhism. A manual for life and death and a source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. The teachings, meditation and contemplations from this authentic tradition reveal how each of us can live a more meaningful, connected and fulfilling life.
Participants in this course will learn:
- How to meditate
- How an acceptance of impermanence can help us understand death and change our attitude towards life
- How meditation can transform our perception, increase our confidence and fully connect us to the world around us
- That mind is much more than just thoughts and emotions
- How understanding the interdependency of all things and the principle of karma (that every action has an effect) gives us a logical basis for ethics and personal responsibility
Led by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience, each session consists of:
- Video teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön and Sharon Salzberg.
- Meditation practice
- Time for contemplation
- Group discussions and Q&A, offering you the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment.
A year-long course that students can join at any stage.
Details
This first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, including meditation, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind.
"In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I gre up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people, over the years, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world."
- Sogyal Rinpoche
Where: Online and in person at Rigpa Sydney, 158 Australia St, Newtown.
When: Wednesday evenings, for 5 weeks starting 5th February 2025.
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm (AEDT) Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
Cost:
Individual sessions: Full $20, Concession $10
5-week module: Full $100, Concession $50
FREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email sydney@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at sydney@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
Certificates of Attendance are available on request and may be suitable for Ongoing Professional Development.
Newtown, NSW 2042
Australia
| Course Fee(s) | |
| 5 weeks | A$100.00 |
| 5 weeks (concession) | A$50.00 |
| One session only | A$20.00 |
| One session only (concession) | A$10.00 |
| One session only (under 25's) | A$5.00 |
| 5 weeks (under 25's) | A$25.00 |