Losing Ambition, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago)

Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings
with Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish
10:30am-12:00pm
Hosted by Bodhi Path Chicago
Open to everyone

Via this Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1

Starting in April 27, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings.

Topic: Losing Ambition, Finding the Way

From our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging?

This teaching, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with, no matter where we are on the path.

Schedule

• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation
• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion
(all times in Central Daylight Time)

Please note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly:

1. Week A: General Q&A, followed by Teaching
2. Week B: Teaching, followed by Whole-Group Discussion

Suggested donations

• Standard: $15 per session
• Sponsor: $25 per session
• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately
• No one turned away for lack of funds.

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