AWAKE IN THE WORLD

Buddhist principles and practices are not just for the cushion. In the Awake in the World series, Reverend Susan Shannon leads a supportive and kind discussion on how we live the principles of Buddhism and bring dharma into our everyday lives.

FALL 2024 DATES & DETAILS


COURSE ONE

Topic: If You Want the Fruit, You Must Tend to the Root: Integrating the Paramitas of Joyful Diligence, Meditative Concentration and Wisdom

Dates:
Sundays | October 27, November 3 & 10

Location:
Online via Zoom only

Time:
10 AM - 12 PM PT

The first three of the traditional six Paramitas: Generosity, Ethical Discipline and Patience-are said to be tools of relation-how we relate to others. The next three: Joyful Diligence, Meditative Concentration and Wisdom-are more about refining ourselves to truly walk the Bodhisattva's Path.

We could say we've amended the soil of us, planted our basic crop and have begun to reap some harvest. Now, we are tending to the roots of those plants so they can produce even more fruit across the seasons of this and future lifetimes. 

Tending to the roots gives us Joyful Diligence, the boundless energy of a child at play. (Or Tigger, bouncing on his tail in celebration of being alive.) That energy provides the octane necessary to develop the focus of Meditative Concentration, which in turn, becomes the basis for insight, and with the awakening of Bodhicitta, becomes a true spiritual practice, steeped in the wisdom.

None of this is easy, or we wouldn't be here. Together we will continue to refine our path, weaving our confusion, skill, practice, apprehension, doubt, confidence etc into the complex tapestry of all our lives hold in these challenging times.


Fees:
$120 (series fee)
$150 (series fee + support)
$90 (Sukhasiddhi Members)

The deadline to register is Friday, October 25 at 12 PM (Pacific).

**Please Note: This Awake in the World course is included in the Dharma Training Program as part of the curriculum. If you are already enrolled in DTP, you do not need to register separately for this series. 
**Please Note: This Awake in the World course is NOT included in the Bodhi Program. If you are enrolled in Bodhi and are interested in this series, you will need to register separately.

COURSE TWO

Topic: Brick by Brick! We Can’t Get Lost Now! Point Seven of The Seven Point Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje

Dates:
Sundays | November 17 & 24

Location:
Online via Zoom only

Time:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PT

“How can anyone hope to be enlightened without this
Extracted from the distillation of all scriptures,
The innermost essence is most amazing!”

-colophon, Thupten Jinpa’s translation from  Mind Training, the Great Collection

Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje’s seventh point ‘Presentation of the Precepts of Mind Training’ offers us a clear path, brick by brick, of how to fully integrate these teachings no matter what the mandala of your life looks like. 

Each aphorism could be considered a blessed guide in our journey of awakening.

In this 2-session class we will mine each phrase for all the riches that are ours to claim. Sustaining a relationship with these powerful guide rails will align the rest of your life with the ability to serve yourself and others as true heroes of the heart!

Fees:
$120 (series fee)
$150 (series fee + support)
$90 (Sukhasiddhi Members)

The deadline to register is Friday, November 15 at 6 PM (Pacific).

**Please Note: This Awake in the World course is included in the Bhodi Training Program as part of the curriculum. If you are already enrolled in Bodhi, you do not need to register separately for this series. 
**Please Note: This Awake in the World course is NOT included in the Dharma Training Program. If you are enrolled in DTP and are interested in this series, you will need to register separately.

PLEASE NOTE:

For Those on Zoom
We request you be fully present with Zoom video on for classes and trainings. This is an opportunity for the lamas and teachers to connect with you. If this is not possible, please let the registrar or teacher know.

MEET THE TEACHER

Susan Shannon, M. Div. is a seeker, teacher, earth and animal steward, and devotee of the heart. She has worked in the fields of Emotional Literacy and Restorative Justice for over 20 years, incorporating over 45 years of Buddhist practice and study from the Tibetan tradition. She’s worked with various diverse populations all her life including inmates, Tibetan refugees, the homeless, the differently-abled, at-risk youth, and has served as the Buddhist Chaplain to the men in San Quentin State Prison and Death Row. She currently resides in the San Juan Islands where she writes, provides spiritual coaching and tends her land.