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
The Great Deception – Understanding death and impermanence (Module 2 of the full-year course)
This module takes us on a journey from an investigation of death and impermanence, through deep reflection on change and interdependence, to an appreciation of the immeasurable, indefinable potential of the true nature of our mind that is revealed beyond a mind that grasps at simple appearance.
“So, learn to die. And thou shall learn how to live. They shall none learn how to live, that had not learned to die”.
Where: Online and in person at Rigpa Sydney, 158 Australia St, Newtown.
When: Wednesday evenings, for 5 weeks starting 12th March 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 |