Workshops with Frank Ostaseski

SURRENDERING TO THE SACRED: EMBRACING DYING

To recognize the sacred is not about seeing new things as it is to see things in a new way. The sacred is not separate or different from all things, but rather hidden in all things. Dying is an opportunity to uncover what is hidden. To see the sacred is to gradually remove the obscurations, the perceptions that block our capacity to recognize the truth of what was always present. Dying is at its heart a sacred act, It is itself a time, a space and a process of surrender and transformation.

The best preparation for death is a life fully lived. Perhaps this is because when we come into direct contact with the precarious nature of our life we also come to appreciate its preciousness. It offers us a clear mirror in which to see our daily choices. It shows us what has meaning and value. It reminds us not to waste time, lending a power, grace and fullness to every moment. Within the Buddhist tradition a regular reflection on impermanence is considered a life affirming practice providing an extraordinary opportunity for growth and freedom. Frank will draw on 25 years at the bedside to illuminate the relevance that the lessons learned near death have for all of us in living a more loving and compassionate life.

This program will feature discussion, experiential exercises, inquiry and meditation practice. It is open to all and may be of particular interest to professionals or those who anticipate caring for family members or friends facing life-threatening illness.

November 6-7 2009
Akademie Panta Rhei
Munich, Germany

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