Bardo weekend – Rotterdam – 22, 23 and 24 November

Teachings with Lama Jigme

The truth is that everyone has a life and everyone will die one day, here no distinction is made between religious, cultural or social background.

According to the wisdom of Buddha, we can actually use our lives to prepare for death. In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as a whole, with death being the beginning of a new chapter in life. Death is a mirror in which the full meaning of life is reflected. This view is central to the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Bardo (Tib. བར་དོ་) is a Tibetan word that simply means a “transition” or a gap between the end of one situation and the beginning of another. ‘Bar’ means ‘in between’ and ‘do’ means ‘suspended’ or ‘thrown’.

The word bardo is often used to denote the intermediate state between death and rebirth, but in reality, bardos occur constantly during both life and death. These are moments when the possibility of liberation, or enlightenment, is enhanced.

About the weekend

During this study weekend, Lama Jigme will elaborate on the teachings about the Bardo’s and how we can integrate this knowledge into our daily lives. In between classes there will be time to ask questions. The lecture can also be followed online and is suitable for anyone who is interested in this subject; Knowledge of Buddhism is not necessary. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background, age or religious affiliation.

Practical information

Location: Phuntsok Chö Ling, Oostkousdijk 17B, 3024 CL Rotterdam.
Online: Online participation is also possible. You will receive the link immediately after registration
Times: 22 November 19:30 – 21:00, 23 +24 November 09:30 – 13:00 with free practice from 14:30 to 15:30
Lunch: Coffee, tea & Snack, lunch not included.
Language: English.
Price: See the options when signing up

To register: https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=244
You can also find more information here.

For questions, please email Phuntsok Chö Ling at events@phuntsokcholing.org.