The Art of Dying to Live: An Exploration of Life, Death and the Afterlife.
This promises to be an unusual event, and I am THRILLED to be featured along with these amazing speakers.
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Art of Dying and Living: An Exploration of Life, Death, and the Afterlife
February 24 - 27, 2022
It is our pleasure to invite you to join us in our online conference and practice retreat, The Art of Dying and Living.
This is THUS | Menla’s new incarnation of a powerfully transformative event Tibet House US launched with the New York Open Center 20 years ago, which introduced thousands to the profound exploration of the realities of death and dying as the doorway to living ever more vibrantly in the precious moments of life. Over these five days, renowned presenters will share visions and lead practices drawn from spiritual wisdom, scientific insight, and time-tested experiential methods of dealing with death and dying that immeasurably enrich the lives of those facing death, as well as those facing bereavement.
Join us to explore ancient and modern understandings of the art of dying and living through the lenses of different traditions, including Tibetan and Zen Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Judaic, and Shamanic.
Study the nature of death as part of life. Teachings and practices will be weaved throughout the conference to help us contemplate our own life and death more fully. Experts from the field of care giving and bereavement will bring support to those who are caring for those at the end of life or grieving for a loved one.
In this interactive online conference, you will hear from leading keynote speakers:
Dr. Eben Alexander, Sierra Campbell, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Deepak Chopra, Dr. Terri Daniel, Joan Halifax, Andrew Holecek, Lucy Kalanithi, Jussara Korngold, Simcha Raphael, Richard Martini, Dr. Gabor Maté, Frank Ostaseski, Mingyur Rinpoche, Therese Schroeder-Sheker, Robert Thurman, Alberto Villoldo, Henry Fersko-Weiss, and Dr. Jessica Zitter.
Participants will have the opportunity to dive deeper with live Q&A and interactive breakout sessions on the subjects of: Preparing for the Journey; Visions of the Afterlife; and Grief, Bereavement, and Forgiveness.
Four Days of Live Online Teachings with Access to Re-Plays
Eben Alexander
Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
He experienced a transcendental Near-Death-Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview.
A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe.
To learn more about his work: www.ebenalexander.com
Deepak Chopra
DEEPAK CHOPRA™ MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation.
Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His 90th book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities.
For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his latest book, Total Meditation (Harmony Books, September 22, 2020) helps to achieve new dimensions of stress-free living and joyful living. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.”
Richard Martini
Richard Martini is a best selling author and an award winning writer/director. His 8 books about the afterlife have all been #1 in their genre on Kindle. (“Flipside” “It’s a Wonderful Afterlife” Part One and Two, “Hacking the Afterlife” “Architecture of the Afterlife” “Backstage Pass to the Flipside” 1, 2 and 3. He's written and/or directed eight theatrical features ("Limit Up," "Cannes Man" "You Can't Hurry Love") curated historical content for “Salt” (Angelina Jolie) "Amelia" (Hilary Swank) was “Associate to Phillip Noyce” on “Salt.” His documentaries include “Journey into Tibet with Robert Thurman”, “Talking to Bill Paxton” (Gaia) and “Flipside” Amazon Prime. “Sister Cities – Chicago/Casablanca” was made for the U.S. State Dept. His latest book is TUNING INTO THE AFTERLIFE: his most recent documentary is HACKING THE AFTERLIFE
His documentary about the afterlife under hypnosis ("Flipside") was also a best seller (#1 in its kindle genre); his 8 books on the topic have all hit #1 in their genres. He’s had 10 appearances on “Coast to Coast with George Noory” and seven on the “Beyond Belief with George Noory” on Gaia. This first appearance was the 2nd highest rated show on the network. His three books with medium Jennifer Shaffer (“Backstage Pass to the Flipside”) have all been to #1 in their genre after his Coast to Coast appearances.
Robert A.F. Thurman
Robert Thurman is Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University as well as Co-Founder and President of Tibet House US | Menla in service of HH Dalai Lama & the people of Tibet.
A close friend of the Dalai Lama’s for over 50 years, he is a leading world-wide lecturer on Tibetan Buddhism, passionate activist for the plight of the Tibetan people, skilled translator of Buddhist texts, and inspiring writer of popular Buddhist books. His most recent book is Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Freindly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life
In partnership with Nena Thurman and dedicated contributors, he now focuses on making Tibet House US and its Menla Retreat & Spa a global center for the promotion, study and practice of Tibetan Buddhist healing arts and sciences of body, mind, and spirit, dedicated as a complement to the vast life work of its patron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
To learn more: www.bobthurman.com.
Art of Dying to Live Conference Curriculum
Thursday, February 24th | Day 1: What is Death?
[12PM - 1:30 PM ET] Opening Keynote: Robert Thurman and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
[2PM - 3:30PM EST] Opening Panel: Robert Thurman, Frank Ostaseski, & Joan Halifax
[3:45PM - 4:45PM EST] Alberto Villoldo: The Shaman’s Journey Beyond Death
[5PM - 6PM EST] Andrew Holecek: The Death of Death: Tibetan Views on the Ultimate Journey
[7:30PM - 8:30PM EST] Therese Schroeder-Sheker: Knee-Woman in Swan Songs: Orpheus, Milarepa, Christ and Mother Mary Harmonize
Friday, February 25th | Day 2: Preparing for the Journey
[2PM - 3PM EST] Dr. Jessica Zitter: Caregiver: A Love Story screening and fireside chat
[3:15PM - 4:15PM EST] Henry Fersko-Weiss: Facing Death, Finding Your Life: A Search for Meaning
[4:30PM - 5:30PM EST] Mingyur Rinpoche: Learning Until the Last Breath
[7PM - 8:15PM EST] Panel Discussion: Facing Death to Live More Fully Frank Ostaseski, Henry Fersko-Weiss, and Joan Halifax
Saturday, February 26th | Day 3: Visions of the Afterlife
[1PM - 2PM EST] Simcha Raphael: Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah
[2:15PM - 3:15PM EST] Jussara Korngold: Visions of the Afterlife
[3:30PM - 4:30PM EST] Dr. Eben Alexander: Unveiling the Mystery of Consciousness
[4:45PM - 5:30PM EST] Deepak Chopra: Life After Death
[5:45PM - 6:45PM EST] Richard Martini: Tuning Into the Afterlife: How to Stay In Touch with the Flipside
[8PM - 9PM EST] Robert Thurman: Tibetan Book of the Dead
