Even if we contemplate deeply the most sublime works of art we cannot gain benefits that compare with the benefits of contemplating and meditating on the diagram of the Wheel of Life because this diagram reveals the complete path to enlightenment.
Joyful Path Of Good Fortune.
The Wheel of Life is a famous diagram drawn by Buddha Shakyamuni that teaches the complete path to enlightenment. Its vivid imagery helps us understand why we experience the sufferings and problems that we do, and how we can permanently break free from these. It includes illustrations of the Twelve-Dependent Related Links, a chain-like series of cause and effect that reveals the way in which we are caught up in a cycle of suffering.
In this course Gen Rinzin will give a practical and contemplative tour of the Wheel of Life and show how we can use this diagram to inspire our meditations and guide ourselves along the spiritual path.
Everyone is welcome to attend; no previous knowledge of these teachings is required. This special course is ideal for visual learners and those who enjoy imagery as a source of inspiration and learning.
Following the course, we can enjoy a movie, a video of the play The Wheel of Life, which tells the story of the life of King Bimbisara, a friend and contemporary of Buddha, and how the diagram of the Wheel of Life came to be drawn.
Schedule
Session 1: 10:00am – 11:15am
Session 2: 11:45am – 1:00pm
Lunch: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Session 3: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Film showing of the Wheel of Life: From 4:15pm
Event Cost
Non-members $50 per person
Members $20 per person
Includes lunch and refreshments
Please register below to secure your space
About the Teacher
Gen Rinzin was ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2004 and taught at Heruka Buddhist Center in Fort Collins, Colorado for 15 years. He has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington since October 2020. Gen Rinzin communicates his love of Dharma with a down-to-earth approach and humour that helps the listener appreciate and understand the teachings and put them into practice. His teachings are clear and practical, making them easy to apply to modern life. We are delighted to have him visit KMC Vancouver to teach on October 5th.