Living in the Moment

In this course, through bringing together aspects of Buddha’s teachings on karma, impermanence, and the transformative power of our own mind, Gen Rinzin will guide us into a deep appreciation of how every moment of our life is a true marvel, providing us with the joyful opportunity to create the causes for the fulfillment of both our temporary and our deepest wishes.

In these classes, we will explore:

• Letting go
  
• Learning to forgive - as a way of moving on
• Beneficial ways of relating to mortality
  
• Controlling attachment by living in the moment
  

Everything changes, but somehow we don't live our life with this truth. Living in the moment doesn't mean that we don't plan for the future, but it means having flexibility of mind, such as not being stuck in past regrets or anxious about the future. In these unpredictable times, we need this skill in many ways.

As an example of living in the moment, say you develop cancer: that seems like something to get stressed about. But, how much of the suffering you’re experiencing is actually happening in that moment, and how much is you worrying about all the future moments of pain, the possibility of surgery, and so forth? If we could let go of all those future moments – which may or may not occur – then the suffering that remains in this moment seems relatively small by comparison. No more than we can cope with right now. And by coping with this moment, we have some strength of mind and confidence to deal with the next moment, the next day … the rest of our life. One moment at a time.