Buddhist teachings say that impermanence is one of the marks of existence, meaning it is a law of the universe that things are always changing. It is obvious and logical to us all. We witness the seasons turning, the body growing and aging, the universe exchanging matter and energy continuously. This is impermanence.
Yet in our daily lives we are surprised when things change, in love, our fortunes, our health. According to the teachings, the inability or unwillingness to embrace the truth of impermanence is the cause of our suffering. We want things to stay the same, to hold on to things as they are, though it is counter to the natural flow of life. We resist unpleasant changes, sometimes even generating opinions, judgements and resulting emotions to justify our resistance. This is suffering.
How do we live our lives in such a way as to release our anxiety and join the flow of continual change? How does meditation support this aspiration? In this three-hour class we will explore these questions together using meditation, dharma talks, discussions, and exercises designed to examine the causes and consequences of suffering.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
