About Event:
This course, drown from the book Heart Advice for death and dying, sets out Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s essential advice for the time of death and for making life meaningful. It also provides practical ways for thinking about and preparing for one’s own and others’ deaths. Students will gain confidence in facing their own death and will also be able to provide help and support to others before, during, and even after their death.
This course is suitable for anyone, Buddhist or not, who is interested in learning more about death and dying from a Buddhist perspective. It consists of teachings, guided meditations, mindfulness practices, and many other materials to help students prepare for and experience their own and others’ deaths with courage and serenity.
In reality, when we actively think about death and prepare for it, we find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives and our fear of death disappears.
About our Teacher:
Ven. Lozang Lhagsam has 30 years experience in palliative care, worked as a registered nurse for most of her career, and has been a Buddhist nun since 2000. She brings the insight and experience of both the wisdom of the Buddha and the modern medical field. She has helped many people (and her cat) through protracted illness and death, and conducts funerals for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Ven. Lhagsam has been involved with Cittamani Hospice on the Sunshine Coast and Karuna Hospice on the north side of Brisbane since 1996. She was part of the steering committee that established Cittamani and has worked as a volunteer with their clients since then. She also has a Postgraduate certificate in Palliative Care from Flinders University.
All are welcome to attend for the whole long weekend, one day or a session or two.
Sunday morning teaching with Geshela will be included in this weekend course.
Schedule:
The general schedule for the weekend is below (this may be subject to slight change):
Saturday 23 August
10:30am - 12:00pm Session 1
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm Session 2
2:30pm -3:00pm Afternoon Tea
3:00pm - 4:30pm Session 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm Supper
Sunday 24 August
10:30am - 12:00pm Session 1 - Teaching with Geshela
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm Session 2
2:30pm - 3:00pm Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm Session 3
Registration
The suggested donation for this two-day course is $120
BUT – you may pay whatever you feel comfortable with.
A donation of $60 will be very helpful
A donation of $45 will cover our basic costs.
A generous contribution of $120 will cover our costs and help us to continue to offer other teachings to so many – often free of charge.
Sangha are always able to attend our courses free of charge, please contact spc@chenrezig.com.au for discount code to register.
This course will be available in person and online.
Accomodation and meals are available to book here:
Zoom and YouTube links for online participants will be shared with participants who register.
Note: If you are planning to register to attend online, please read the attached information and requests for the benefit of our students and volunteers: Information for online participants