4 classes: Jan 30, Feb 2, 4, 6, 2021 (Sat, Tues, Thurs, Sat); 8:30-10:00am Pacific
Teachers: David Lorey, Kim Allen, Ying Chen, Diana Clark
The final months of the Buddha’s life and his death are recounted in a rich and multilayered text called the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN 16). In this sutta, the Buddha is revealed as both a fragile elderly man and a powerful spiritual teacher who spends every last ounce of his energy conveying the way to liberation.
Please join us as we explore the story of the Buddha’s last days. Knowing that he would soon be separated from his followers, what did the Buddha emphasize in his teachings? How did his followers handle the departure of their teacher? And how might this support our own practice today? The class will include short talks, guided meditations and small group discussions.
Please register here to receive the Zoom link and readings. We will be sending some passages to read before the first class.
Although we will not be covering the entire sutta in this course, you may wish to read the full text. Here are two versions of the sutta available online:
If you have any questions, please email: practicecourses.saticenter@gmail.com
The Sati Center’s Study-and-Practice series combines explorations of the discourses from Early Buddhism with ways of applying these teachings to meditation and daily life. Taught by four friends who wish to share their love of studying the texts and practicing together with others, the courses focus on either individual discourses or on themes that emerge in a collection of discourses. The classes include short talks, guided meditations, small-group discussions and Q&A. The Study-and-Practice series aims to make the discourses accessible and useful, connect the study of the ancient textual tradition with practice, and cultivate shared enjoyment along the way. The teaching team is Diana Clark, Kim Allen, Ying Chen, and David Lorey.
Additional courses will be offered in April and August 2021