Sat, Feb 22
|Wicker Park
What Happens When We Die? - Modern Buddhism Retreat
Learn how to cultivate a constructive attitude toward your own mortality. Buddha's clear and profound teachings on the topic help us live more fulfilling and meaningful lives, free from many of our daily problems.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Details
We are alive, therefore we will die. This is the simplest, most obvious truth of our existence, yet very few of us have really come to terms with this and usually we avoid thinking about it at all!
Come learn to cultivate a constructive attitude toward your own mortality. In this way you will be liberated from many of your daily problems and gain an understanding of how to prepare both for your own death and the death of your loved ones.
During this retreat, we will explore some of Buddha’s clear and profound teachings on the death process, how to use this wisdom to help those who are dying, and how to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life ourselves.
The event includes practical instruction, guided meditation, and time for questions. Open to everyone; no previous experience is necessary.
Following the retreat at 5:15pm, there will be a special opportunity to participate in traditional Buddhist prayers and meditation for the dying and deceased, Powa Ceremony. Everyone welcome.
SCHEDULE
2:00 - 3:15pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 1
3:45 - 5:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 2
5:15 - 6:30pm: Powa Ceremony (optional, free)
TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher
BOOKS & MATERIALS
This event will be based on the following book(s):
It's not necessary to have your own copy, but some people like to follow along or read more afterward. You can click any title above to learn more about it or to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy (select books only) from Tharpa Publications. You can also purchase copies in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations.
COST
$30
Standard Members: 50% off
Plus Members: free
Benefactor Members: free
Please note: to receive the member discount, your membership must be active at the time the event will take place. No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations. Refund policy
LIVESTREAMING
This in-person event is also available by livestream for monthly members. Register through the Livestreaming for Members page. Not a member? Learn more about our membership options here.