As
we face suffering honestly, cultivate emotional well-being, and actively
inquire into the nature of identity, language, and time, we find we have keys
to a new way of being. When the day becomes rich with joy and appreciation,
emotions lighten, life-situations become easier to deal with, and we begin to
dance creatively with whatever arises.
Nourish yourself, honor yourself, respect yourself—not in words or
ideas, but in your very being, here and now.
"There is a global shortage of joy, inner peace, and the
kind of deep caring for self and others
that heals the heart and inspires creative action. How
sad this is! For at the very heart of being is the open instant, a boundless
source of Great Love."
Tarthang Tulku, Gesture of Great Love, Light of Liberation
Come join us for this
6-week introduction to the study and practice Gesture of Great Love: Light of
Liberation, the newest teachings presented by Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku, who
developed explorations of Time, Space and Knowledge over 50 years ago. Through
guided exercises and clear, accessible language, these transformative teachings
penetrate heart and mind to uncover the depths of our being.
Testimonials
" The time spent in this class flies by. I look
forward to attending it and discussing the material presented in each chapter
of this amazing text "
Linda W.
" Abbe is a wonderfully kind and clear
teacher. Thank you for offering this
class! "
Takako M.
" Wonderful class continues! I really enjoy the
format and interaction with Abbe and all the participants in this class. I find
it stimulating, frustrating and illuminating and will continue the classes with
pleasure. "
Robin W.
This introductory
course to Gesture of Great Love meets online for six weeks, 1.5 hours a week.
Classes are recorded and accessible for six months. Each week features short
presentations, experiential exercises, and discussion. Weekly handouts provide
inspirational passages along with the instructions you need to continue your
experiential learning at home. An online community portal gives you the option
to meet and be in dialogue with your fellow students.
Part 1: A New Way of Understanding
Week 1: May
10 - Cutting through delusion: approaches
to a new way of being
Week 2: May 17 - Looking with caring eyes: Meet the
gatekeepers
Part 2: Inviting a Different Reality
Week 3: May 24 - Loosening Identity: Learning to see with
wise eyes
Week 4: May 31 - Offering Hugs and Kisses
Part 3: Time that heals
Week 5: June 7 - In the depth of the instant
Week 6: June 14 - Going within, opening the world
Abbe Blum holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley, an M.A. from Cambridge University in England, where she was a Marshall scholar, and a Ph.D. in English literature from Yale University. As an Associate Professor at Swarthmore College, she taught Shakespeare and intensive writing seminars. She currently teaches in the School of Psychology and Interdisciplinary Inquiry at Saybrook University. She has been studying Buddhism since the 1970’s, and has taught at various TNMC locations since 1998.
