7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m ET

Donations welcome! 

About the Session

During this online session, we will explore Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s teachings on “Fear and Fearlessness” from the timeless classic, Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior. By reading and discussing the chapter together, we will uncover how to work with fear and develop fearlessness. In addition, we will discuss how to build a life alongside sadness, loss, and grief, rather than seeking to push it away or overcome it.

We respect your privacy. This program will not be recorded to protect the privacy of individuals who want to share their deep and heartfelt experiences of sadness, heartache, heartbreak, grief and more.

Included in the Session

• An exploration of profound teachings on fear, fearlessness and bravery 
• An opportunity to tell the truth about sadness, grief, love, and loss
• An opportunity to practice in the comfort of your own home and/or practice space
• An opportunity to make heartfelt connections with other meditators
• An opportunity to share your experience in a safe and supportive contemplative community

Required Reading

Chapter 4, “Fear and Fearlessness,” from Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior byChögyam Trungpa

Note: Chaplain Alley will screen share the text

Recommended Reading (not required)

Navigating Grief and Loss: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep your Heart Open to Yourself and Others by Kimberly Brown

Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality by Judith L. Lief

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa

Inspiration for this session comes from Making Friends with Death & Dying: Support Group on Shambhala Online. First Monday night of each month. Confidential support.

Prerequisites

Open to all. 

About Alley

Alley Smith (she/her) is a College & University Zen Buddhist Chaplain and US military war veteran. During her career, Alley served with the military funeral honors teams in the US Marine Corps and Navy Reserve. She specializes in spiritual care, mortuary affairs and as a funeral clergy/celebrant. She has been a student of Shambhala and Zen Buddhism since 1999. She works at a funeral home in Vermont and as a First Responder/Firefighter. Alley currently hosts “Making Friends with Death and Dying: Support Group” on Shambhala Online. chaplainalley@gmail.com.