The journey of losing Lucy – by Thay Thong Phap

Description

Lucy, Thay’s beloved dog, his companion & loyal friend, passed away peacefully in his arm on September 21. The bond between a human and a canine companion is a unique and profound connection. It transcends words, built on shared experiences, silent understanding, and the purest form of love. Lucy was not just a pet for Thay; she was family — a source of joy, comfort, and solace. As Thay cradled Lucy in his arms during her final moments, he found refuge in the teachings that guide us through the inevitable pain of losing our loved ones. Buddhism teaches us about the nature of suffering and the impermanence of life. Lucy’s departure has become a profound lesson, a reminder that life is a fleeting, fragile gift that we must cherish and appreciate. In this talk, Thay will share with you the experience of losing Lucy and all that he has learned from the whole of our lives together. There will be lots of discussion and reflection.

Please join Thay & the community for this insightful talk and meditation on Thursday 26 October, 2023 ~ 7.30pm – 9.00pm.

Speaker

Thích Trúc Thông Pháp is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thầy Thích Thanh Từ, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University, SA.

Info

View live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event.

• Meeting ID: 985 1050 0274
• Passcode: 645945