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SUMMARY:How to Make Our Challenges Our Allies?– Evening Teaching with Bhante Rāhula (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday, June 18th, 7 – 9 pm at Seattle Insight Meditation Center in the University District, 4001 9th Ave NE. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom ( https://seattleinsight.org/sims-online-events/ ).\nWhat if by adjusting the perspective we could turn our challenges into fertile ground for inner cultivation? Join Bhante Rāhula for an evening of exploration into how suffering itself can become an unexpected ally on the path. The event, hosted by Seattle Insight, represents another beautiful convergence of the two communities.\nIn the spirit of Dhamma, all teachings are offered completely free of charge, though those inspired may give in-person or online to Seattle Insight. For directions and information on what to bring, please visit the event listing on the SIMS website. Those unable to attend in-person are welcome to tune in via Zoom ( https://seattleinsight.org/sims-online-events/ ). Clear Mountain rejoices in its ongoing relationship with the beautiful Seattle Insight ( https://seattleinsight.org/ ) community!\nLearn More (SIMS Event Listing)\nBiographies\nBhante Rahula\nBhante Rāhula, born in Mexico, has spent the last 22 years in Asia in various periods, where he has practiced and studied the Dhamma.He was ordained in Myanmar by Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa, who is his preceptor. Since 2004 he has received meditation guidance from Sayadaw U Tejaniya. For 6 years, Bhante studied Suttas and Abhidhamma with Sayadaw Dr. Ukkamsacara in Macau. In 2019, he completed a course on Buddhist scriptures from Harvard University. He underwent monastic Vinaya training for 2 years in Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Malaysia under the guidance of Ven. Ariyadhammika, where he also led retreats and Dhamma activities for the local community. Currently, Bhante is constructing the Mexican Buddhist Center (Paññābhūmi) to introduce and propagate the Buddha’s teaching in South America. He is also actively involved in diverse programs to aid parts of the society in overcoming drug addiction and alcoholism, as well as supporting educational campaigns for children and teens to prevent such problem in this region. To learn more, visit www.bhanterahula.com.\n
URL:https://www.clearmountain.org/events/bhante-rahula-seattle-insight/
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LOCATION:4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105
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