We all have stories about ourselves, from the past, about the
present and even into the future.
How do these stories affect the quality of
our lives now?
How do they affect our actions and the choices we make?
How do they affect the people in our lives, the activities we
choose to or not to engage in?
Is it possible to go entirely beyond relying upon stories
about ourselves to a far more satisfying, creative, and playful freedom?
In this course, we will investigate how our minds spin
stories about ourselves, the "I" and the "me." We’ll explore how we can unlock our stories’
influence and power over us, tracing their limiting effects and learn methods
to see through and beyond them.
We need not be fettered by how we imagine our past. We can contact a present-centered way of
being that is full of positive possibilities!
No prerequisites; open to all.
Who is this course for?- Suitable for everyone:
Regardless of age, background, or prior study, this course is designed to be
inclusive and accessible to all.
- Ideal for:
Anyone interested in not letting ‘the past’ define their future.
What you will gain:
- Transformative techniques to help you
redefine how you think of your being and its potential. Specific suggestions for practice in
real life.
- Relaxation skills to help you see with
more clarity how your stories may be limiting your life and freedom.
- Community support as you begin a path of
positive change with others on a similar journey.
“An insightful course on ways to look at our
inner resources of awareness, concentration and energy in new light.”
Cathleen E.
“Teri does a wonderful job. Well organized.
Thoughtful. A great listener. Caring. First rate”
Victoria R.
“I learned that awareness is the key to live a
fulfilling life and how to operate my life mindfully. Now, I'm confident that
I'm moving forward on the way I should go on!”
Keisuke G.
- Duration: Six weeks of
online classes.
- Session Length: Each class is one hour
(60 minutes) per week.
- Access to Recordings:
Classes are recorded, and you will have access to these recordings for
personal use for six months.
- Weekly Structure: Each
week features a short presentation, experiential practices, and
discussion.
- Community Engagement: An
online community portal allows you to interact and dialogue with fellow
students between classes.
- Short readings will be excerpted from the following books by
Tarthang Tulku:Gesture of Great Love, Knowledge of Freedom, Dynamics of Time
and Space, Hidden Mind of Freedom
Week One: Past, Present, and Future – Questioning the
Stories We Tell
Week Two: Releasing the Burden of the Past - Is it Possible
to Begin Anew?
Week Three: Flexibility of Emotions and Awareness
Week Four: Playfulness in Transforming the Story of
"Me"
Week Five: Toward an Open and Free Identity
Week Six: Endings and the Cycle of Life
Teri Beckman leads HIGOL, a boutique coaching and consulting company that works with mission-driven leaders to help them increase their community impact and revenue within their organizations by aligning their human, technical, financial resources with their vision. She has studied and practiced Skillful Means and Buddhist psychology as presented by Tarthang Tulku for thirty years. She has a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Chapel Hill and is a graduate of the Body Therapy Institute, Spirit of Learning Teacher Training.
Arwyn Wilkinson supports operations at the Ratna Ling Retreat Center and
contributes to the Yeshe De Bindery and book distribution project.
Concurrently, she has pursued her studies at Dharma College, where she deeply
values and recommends the profound insights offered by its classes, enriching
both her spiritual practice and understanding of the human experience. Prior to
her involvement with Ratna Ling, Arwyn pursued studies in psychology and
engaged in work with homeless and vulnerable communities. These experiences
have fueled her interest in Nyingma psychology, both personally and for its
broader significance in the world.
Level 100 | Living
Mondays, March 10 - April 14, 2023
5 to 6 pm Pacific Time
FREE CANCELLATION AFTER FIRST CLASS
