Saturday, March 29, 10:00am - 1:30pm

True Freedom

Transcending the Eight Worldly Concerns

Offered online (for members only) and in-person (for everyone)

Gen Kelsang Demo

10:00 - 11:15am, 12:15 - 1:30pm + Q&A

$25 or $15 per session, free for supporting members

While it is a truth (and a great relief to hear!) that we all have the potential for limitless peace, joy, happiness, and eventually even bliss, the fact is, we do not always relate to ourselves as having this potential. Buddha identified eight particular views that we hold of ourselves — eight attitudes — that do not serve us well, and that in fact only keep us imprisoned in ongoing experiences of unsettledness and outright suffering. These go by the name “the eight worldly concerns.” Only through identifying and eventually eradicating these attitudes can we hope to free ourselves from the painful prison of these self-made sufferings.

In this special half-day course, visiting teacher Gen Demo will help us do just that. Through explanation and guided meditation she will hand us the keys we need to effect our own permanent escape from pain and difficulties. This is true freedom.

Gen Kelsang Demo is the US Western & Midwestern National Spiritual Director, and the Resident Teacher of the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. Gen Demo was first introduced to Kadampa Buddhism in Seattle, Washington and has now been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 30 years. She has been teaching Kadam Dharma since 1998 and is deeply respected for her practical knowledge and clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.

DETAILS

It is recommended to attend this event in its entirety
Suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
No special clothing is required
Everyone welcome!
Headphones are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please contact [email protected] to reserve a pair