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$15 per class or $45 for whole series (Free for Members)

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What Matters Most? A Buddhist Perspective on Death and Dying

Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tabkay

Sundays in Columbia, 10:30am – 11:45am

In this four-week series, we will explore the profound wisdom of Buddha’s teachings on death and impermanence. Far from being morbid, meditating on death opens our hearts and minds to what matters most, giving us courage to live happily and meaningfully every day of our life.

Through practical teachings and guided meditations, each class will help us transform fear and uncertainty around death into clarity, peace, and inspiration for daily life. We will learn how contemplating impermanence brings freedom from fear, how to prepare our own mind for death, and how to support others who are dying with compassion and wisdom.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to meditation or have experience. Each class includes a teaching, a guided meditation, and time for discussion.

Schedule:

Date Class Topic
Sep 6 What matters most? Why contemplating death brings peace.
Sep 13 What does our death mean? Letting go of fear and clinging.
Sep 20 Helping Others at the Time of Death, Dealing with Loss
Sep 27 Blessings and Compassion