The Self-sense Spectrum

Teacher: Kynan Tan (In Person)

Wed 12 Aug | 7.00-8.30pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 2, Room 1.2.26

or Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

A sound wakes you in the night. Nothing much has happened, and within a minute the body is tight and the mind is looping -- what was that, who caused it, why me. Hours later you are out in the sun and everything is fine. The body is open and light. Same person, a different self.

The Buddha compared what we take ourselves to be to a magician's illusion: vividly appearing, and empty of essence when looked at closely. This can be felt as much as understood. We will look at how sensation, feeling, and thought are glued together into something that seems solid and seems to be you -- and at what loosens when that binding is seen.

Talk, guided meditation, and discussion.

About the Teacher: Kynan fell into meditation after realising that his mind was obstructing a good life. Getting his head above the waters of burnout, depression, and anxiety, he recognised that the life he had looked good on paper but in experience it was terrible. This led him to decide to start meditating to 1) calm and collect the mind, and 2) seriously question the nature of existence (no big deal!). Years later, with dedicated practice in a number of contemplative traditions and systems, engagement with a range of teachers and communities, and seeing the benefits first-hand, Kynan decided to dedicate his life to supporting others in opening up the freeing possibilities of meditation.

Online event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09

Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011

If you are feeling unwell, please consider staying at home and joining online instead.