No Self, No Suffering - Buddhist teachings on Egolessness with Dan Danielsen & Charlie Trageser

When:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00a -
4:00p

Where:
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
646 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445

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Admission:
$35

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https://boston.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=793455

Egolessness is a central teaching of the Buddhist path and yet it can feel utterly counterintuitive. We are asked to see that our feeling of ‘Me’ – the ever-present sense of self that feels so real and enduring — doesn’t truly exist. But when we sit simply and gently examine it, this solid self begins to unravel. From the Buddhist perspective, ‘Me’ is simply a fleeting collection of thoughts, feelings, and words that continually arises and dissolves. Realizing this isn’t bad news—it’s liberating. In fact, clinging to the illusion of a fixed self is the root of much unnecessary suffering.

In this one day workshop, we will explore the nature of ‘Me’ through the gentle practice of sitting and contemplating. We'll look at our impermanence, how the self is assembled in each moment, and how this insight can transform our experience of the world.

This workshop is a companion to the upcoming session on the Heart Sutra and the deeper teachings of emptiness.


 

Our Approach:

2500 years ago, the Buddha recognized fundamental truths about the human experience. The Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston proudly continues the living tradition of these teachings, with a particular connection to the rich Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. As part of our Walking the Buddhist Path series, we will explore this topic with both intellect and intuition. You will learn how to engage dharma teachings, contemplate and investigate them for yourself, and ultimately grasp their underlying wisdom.

Through talks, readings, guided contemplation, self-reflection and discussions, we will explore the transformative power of acknowledging suffering in our experience, develop insight into how it is caused through confusion, and why we consistently grab the problem the wrong way around. We will look at the possibility of ending suffering and leave with tools to begin to discover freedom. 

Who should join?

This program is for those who are ready to investigate difficult truths, and willing to see their own participation in the chain of suffering. No prior study is required. Everyone is welcome, no matter what level of practice.

Resources & Preparation

 

Schedule

Approximate schedule for the day will be:

10:00 - Orientation and practice

10:45 - Presentation and discussion

11:45 - Reflection and contemplation exercises

12:30 - Lunch & reading time

1:30 - Student led discussion

2:30 - Silent reflection and application

3:00 - Discussion on continued investigation

3:30 - Wrap up

4:00 - End


Register Here: https://boston.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=793455

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