Talk
We are all seeking happiness and freedom from suffering in our lives, whether we are religious or not religious, and wherever we are born on this resplendent globe we call our home. It is the singular purpose we all share with even our most distant animal relatives.
And yet, while we labor so arduously to find this freedom and well-being, we rarely gain a taste, and even when we do, it tends to fade quickly like dew on the morning breeze. Could it be that we are looking in the wrong place for our welfare? Could we be overlooking our untapped potential within?
In this session, Timo Pieters guides us through an experiential exploration of the deeper roots of our suffering and dissatisfaction, and whether it is possible to find lasting freedom and well-being for ourselves, drawing together teachings from early Buddhism, the Nalanda tradition as taught by the His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the expansive view of the Great Perfection.
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About Timo Pieters
Timo Pieters encountered Buddhism as a teenager, and was fortunate enough to pursue both academic religious studies (BA & MA) and 15 years of Buddhist practice under the guidance of many mentors, including Rob Preece, Dr. B. Alan Wallace, and Garchen Rinpoche. Timo is the founder of Integral Wellbeing, where he teaches practices for cultivating physical, psychological, social, and systemic wellbeing, drawing on both modern science and the world’s wisdom traditions. You can connect further with Timo via his website, LinkedIn, and his YouTube channel.
What is Ghatika Monthly?
Ghatika Monthly is an in-person and virtual gathering held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, in which CCR expert teachers offer accessible guidance in foundational yet transformative contemplative practices. Ghatika is the Sanskrit term for one 24-minute meditation session, which is a recommended length for beginning meditators. While most of the CCR’s expert teachers come from a Buddhist background, these sessions are designed to be secular, informative, and welcoming to beginning and advanced practitioners alike. At Ghatika Monthly, we hope to offer a taste of the contemplative technology that our full-time contemplatives cultivate for 8–12 hours per day at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage in Crestone. Subscribe to never miss a session!
