Cultivating a Compassionate View: A Guide to the Six Realms of Existence A four-week course

Thursdays 8/7-8/28 6:30-8pm Eastern Time, Zoom

We hear the word compassion as an underpinning to the Buddhist view, but what does it take to truly cultivate a compassionate way of living? There's no getting around it- we need to understand suffering on a deeper level. This poses a challenge, because suffering really is the ultimate hot potato. We want to get it out of our hands the moment we make contact with it. But if we're serious about not suffering, we need to learn to face suffering more head on.

In Buddhist cosmology, the Six Realms of Existence serve as a treasure map of all of the different ways that we cycle through suffering. The treasure lies in our understanding, our familiarity, and our willingness to face suffering and see it for what it is. Once we can do that, we see new possibilities. Rather than blame, we connect. Rather than endlessly cycling, we pause. Rather than turning away, we wake up. By approaching suffering with care, kindness, and sometimes even a sense of humor,  compassion becomes available to us as a path of liberation.

All classes will be recorded for asynchronous participation.

Cost- $120

No one turned away for lack of funds, please reach out if you need financial assistance.