Why We’re Never Satisfied:
The Buddhist Take on Praise, Blame, Gain, and Loss
Program Description:
The eight worldly concerns or Dharmas ('jig-rten-pa'i chos-brgyad) are the eight transitory things in life. These concerns are listed in four pairs: 1) Praise or criticism; 2) Hearing good or bad news; 3) Gains or losses; and 4) Things going well or poorly. When we become disturbed, upset, or uncomfortable with them we can feel overly excited when experiencing the first of each pair, and overly depressed when experiencing the second.
Overcoming our worries about these worldly concerns liberates tremendous amounts of energy for finding our true purpose in life, and our innate perfection.
Come at 6:00pm for a light dinner. Registration required.
The eight worldly concerns or Dharmas ('jig-rten-pa'i chos-brgyad) are the eight transitory things in life. These concerns are listed in four pairs: 1) Praise or criticism; 2) Hearing good or bad news; 3) Gains or losses; and 4) Things going well or poorly. When we become disturbed, upset, or uncomfortable with them we can feel overly excited when experiencing the first of each pair, and overly depressed when experiencing the second.
Overcoming our worries about these worldly concerns liberates tremendous amounts of energy for finding our true purpose in life, and our innate perfection.
Come at 6:00pm for a light dinner. Registration required.
About Geshe Tenzin Zopa:
Warm, approachable, and deeply rooted in tradition, Geshe Tenzin Zopa brings Buddhist teachings to life in a way that feels clear, relevant, and accessible. He holds the Geshe degree from Sera Je Monastic University in South India. Born in the remote Himalayan region of the Tsum Valley in Nepal, he was ordained at the age of nine at Kopan Monastery by the late Geshe Lama Konchog. He received novice ordination from H.E. Geshe Lundrup Sopa Rinpoche and full ordination from H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama.
Geshe-la possesses vast scriptural knowledge, holds many rare transmissions and initiation lineages, has completed many retreats, has extensive teaching experience, and is skilled in rituals and astrology.
He is the principal and focal point of the award-winning documentary film titled Unmistaken Child, which chronicles the search for the reincarnation of his master Geshe Lama Konchog. Now he has the responsibility of overseeing the overall well-being of H.E Tulku Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche, the reincarnation of late Great Mahasiddha Geshe Lama Konchog. Since 2000, he has been serving as a touring teacher for the FPMT centers. For more details, see his website: tenzinzopa.com.
Warm, approachable, and deeply rooted in tradition, Geshe Tenzin Zopa brings Buddhist teachings to life in a way that feels clear, relevant, and accessible. He holds the Geshe degree from Sera Je Monastic University in South India. Born in the remote Himalayan region of the Tsum Valley in Nepal, he was ordained at the age of nine at Kopan Monastery by the late Geshe Lama Konchog. He received novice ordination from H.E. Geshe Lundrup Sopa Rinpoche and full ordination from H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama.
Geshe-la possesses vast scriptural knowledge, holds many rare transmissions and initiation lineages, has completed many retreats, has extensive teaching experience, and is skilled in rituals and astrology.
He is the principal and focal point of the award-winning documentary film titled Unmistaken Child, which chronicles the search for the reincarnation of his master Geshe Lama Konchog. Now he has the responsibility of overseeing the overall well-being of H.E Tulku Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche, the reincarnation of late Great Mahasiddha Geshe Lama Konchog. Since 2000, he has been serving as a touring teacher for the FPMT centers. For more details, see his website: tenzinzopa.com.
Registration:
Advanced registration is required.
We offer all Dharma teachings and center events on a “dana” basis. This means we’re grateful for your generosity but there is no required cost to attend and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Suggested donation amounts are provided, and we welcome you to offer what you can to help us sustain our programming and make the dharma and events like this possible. And of course, ordained sangha (ordained nuns and monks) are always welcome free of charge.
If you're not donating at this time but would like to attend, please email [email protected].
Advanced registration is required.
We offer all Dharma teachings and center events on a “dana” basis. This means we’re grateful for your generosity but there is no required cost to attend and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Suggested donation amounts are provided, and we welcome you to offer what you can to help us sustain our programming and make the dharma and events like this possible. And of course, ordained sangha (ordained nuns and monks) are always welcome free of charge.
If you're not donating at this time but would like to attend, please email [email protected].