Finding the Middle Way: The Life & Teachings of the Buddha (GS1G25)

Registration will close at 3:30pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth class on February 27, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class.

Description:
Embark on a journey through the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Pāli Canon. Together, we’ll delve into the key events that shaped his path, exploring the profound wisdom embedded in the story of this extraordinary teacher. In the accounts of Siddhartha’s early life, his turn toward the path, ascetic practice, and awakening, we connect with the mythic contours of the spiritual search. Through his decades of teaching, we can see the real work of community-building and experience the brilliance of his skill and vision.

This class, part of our Refuge of Dhamma study series, will weave meditations from the foundational discourse on mindfulness, the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, with reading, group discussion, and reflection on a set of discourses that illuminate the life of the Buddha and its relevance for our lives today. Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome, and no prior knowledge of Buddhism or meditation is required.

Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.

Class dates are: January 30, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27; all classes are held on Thursday from 4:30pm – 6:30pm US Pacific Time.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.

Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
No Fee – $0

*Recording Note: If you would like access to the recordings, you must register by the deadline above. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recordings of this program.