The world that we are born into is obviously subject to change and not a source of lasting peace. But the Buddha’s realization of ‘the world’ goes deeper – to the understanding of ‘the world’ as comprising dependently arising psycho-physical conditions that include the workings of the mind; it becomes a multi-faceted cosmos that we can work within to bring around personal liberation and a fruitful relationship with other creatures. In so doing, the cosmos becomes an arena for the development of values, virtues and vision. We learn to see through its appearance and discern opportunities for respect, compassion, resolve, and relinquishment. The effects of these are world-changing.

In this program, Ajahn Sucitto will outline this cosmos in terms of four interacting aspects: one’s body, the sentient universe, one’s mind, and overarching social trends and views. The program aims to encourage working with these in a holistic way through ethics, meditative healing, and livelihood. Texts from the Pali Canon will be explored. Each day will consist of talks, meditations, devotions, discussions, and questions and answers. 

This program is timed in a way that can include a wide geographical range. Talks will be recorded so that those whose time zone makes live participation impossible can catch up through the recordings. Participants are expected to make a full commitment to attendance and encouraged to take part in the group discussions (a great way to make new connections and enter a global perspective). The costs of this pay what you can program are to be met by the voluntary contributions of those who participate in it.