Course Details:
18 February 2025
18 February 2025
From a Buddhist perspective Engaging with Life means fully participating in the present moment with awareness and compassion. Buddhism teaches that life is a constant flow of change, and by accepting this impermanence, we can engage with it more meaningfully. Rather than avoiding challenges or clinging to desires, we learn to approach life with openness, understanding that both joy and suffering are part of the human experience. Through practices like mindfulness and meditation, we can develop a deeper connection to ourselves and others, cultivating peace, wisdom, and kindness in all our interactions. Engaging with life in this way allows us to live more fully, without being overwhelmed by the ups and downs, and to find a sense of balance in the midst of it all.
This is a two part talk on 4 and 18 February. You are invited to attend one or both events.
Teacher profile
Jonathan Page has been a medical oncologist for 40 years and former endurance cyclist. He began his meditation practice in 1984, generally using it as a last resort to manage life crises (with variable impact). Thankfully, over time, his practice developed to regular meditation and the comfort of the Three Jewels.
All Sessions are by Donation (Dana) to the Buddhist Library. All donations to the Buddhist Library of $2 and over are tax deductible.
Dana is the traditional practice of generosity, the extending of one’s goodwill, which is fundamental to Buddhism and other spiritual traditions. The dana you give is shared equally with the teacher and the Buddhist Library. This helps to maintain the Library and supports the teacher so that they may offer more teachings on the Dhamma in the future. It is up to each person to determine the amount of dana they’d like to offer. We understand that this is a difficult time financially for many, and people will give what they can. An appropriate dana can’t be prescribed but requires sensitivity to its intent and to the individual’s own situation, as well as awareness of the cost of organising events and supporting teachers who spread the Dhamma