Rinpoche reminds us that “Change is the only thing we can be
sure will happen. Change is always happening. . . . Change brings transition,
but is not positive or negative. It is simply a moment of opportunity. Change
provides opportunity. It is up to us what we do with it.”
We all experience sudden tragic changes at some point in our
lives, including the death of a family member, the loss of a job, divorce,
sudden illness, and many other similar challenges. These changes generate
sadness associated with loss and fear associated with the significant
transitions that such changes bring to our lives. In these five talks, Rinpoche
teaches us how to train our minds so that the shock of sudden change is
diminished. Rinpoche then offers detailed guidance on how to skillfully process
sudden changes when they occur. He teaches us that by working with sudden
change in these ways, it is possible to see and seize the opportunities for
positive transformation that manifest in the context of change and transition.
Even planned changes such as marriage, retirement, seeking
education, and finding a job come with challenges and transition. Rinpoche
provides guidance for negotiating planned changes, including preparing for the
reality that planned changes do not always go the way we anticipate.
We learn that the key to working with all forms of change
lies in our ability to remain present in every moment. Meditation provides the
training we need to maintain present awareness.
These talks can be downloaded:
1. Complete your order. 2. You will receive an email confirmation of
your order. 3. Usually within 24 hours you will receive two additional
emails, one indicating that we have processed your order, and a second
that will give you a link to a web page where you can download the
talks.
