Join us for an evening exploring some of the most evocative and mysterious imagery from the Wheel of Life. In this talk we’ll turn our attention to three realms that speak vividly to the struggles of human existence: the asuras, the pretas, and the hell realms. These images are at once mythic and immediate, shocking and compelling, offering us a mirror into the tensions, cravings, and sufferings that shape our lives. Using imagination and reflection, this journey into the realms invites us to see ourselves in new ways—and to discover what possibilities for freedom and compassion emerge when we dare to look more closely.
During this theme we'll be looking at The Wheel of Life, a living symbol that encompasses the entirety of existence. We'll learn how to escape from the prison and sufferings of Samsara, towards ever increasing positive and expansive states of being, towards the ultimate goal of Awakening.
We'll be taking a contemporary look at this ancient symbol, visiting it's realms and their beings from the depths of the hell realm to the heights of the heavenly abodes, and asking what do these realms look like in our modern society and world?
Expect support for home practice, practical ideas of how to bring these traditional teachings into your everyday life, and reflections on how to make your Great Escape!
