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Discovering Buddhism Study Group
Fifth Module: Death and Rebirth
Wednesdays: September 16 - October 28
 In this module, we will explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our lives. We will see how the Buddha's teachings can guide us in skillful reflection on the meaning of death and what to expect at the time of death. In this way, we will learn to fulfill our purpose in life, resolve conflicts, and develop the skills to help both ourselves and others at the time of death. We will investigate together such questions as:
- How can we use the practice of remembering death as a method to stop delusions?
- What are the different stages of the death process?
- What determines the kind of rebirth we will have?
We are thrilled to announce that Venerable 
Death and Rebirth is one topic in the Discovering Buddhism series, an FPMT program designed to provide a solid footing in the teaching and practice of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
Shantideva Meditation works with a version of FPMT's Discovering Buddhism home study program, which includes articles by lineage lamas, transcripts of teachings by qualified Western teachers, presentations by the facilitator, discussion among peers, and guided meditations.
The Discovering Buddhism Study Group series is geared for beginning students who wish to deepen their understanding of fundamental Buddhist concepts.
"The group's joyous effort, camaraderie, and friendship have energized, broadened, and advanced my practice in unexpected ways for which I'm deeply grateful."
- Discovering Buddhism Study Group student, Desmond Hosford
Dates and Time:
Wednesdays: September 16 & 30, October 7, 14, 21 (For October 21, optional review session at a private home), and October 28 (teaching and Q&A session with Ven. Robina Courtin) from 7 to 9pm.
Suggested Donation:
Fee: $50 (or $10/session) to help support direct costs, including space rental, Dharma materials, and administration.
Registration:
Register here for this module. Please note that readings for session one (to be read in advance) will be included in your confirmation email.
Readings:
If you are a registered student, you may access the readings here, on our password protected page. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about accessing this page.
About Venerable Robina Courtin:
Ven. Robina has worked full-time for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche's organization, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, since her ordination in the late 1970s. Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala Magazine, executive director of Liberation Prison Project, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom.
Ven. Robina is known for her straightforward and energetic teaching style, helping people discover the potential of their own minds with clear explanations about Tibetan Buddhism and how to apply it to their lives.
About the Facilitator:
Gustavo Cutz has worked at Wisdom Publications in Boston and has been an active volunteer with Shantideva Meditation Center for the past five years. He has been a facilitator for Discovering Buddhism since 2012. He also interprets/summarizes Geshe Thubten Soepa's teachings on topics such as The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Worldly Dharmas, The Six Perfections,
The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation, and recently, Shantideva's
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, ch. 1-3.
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