Finding True Peace Through Forgiveness
By Bhante Sujatha
Buddha said, to understand everything is to forgive everything. Does this make you mad? Yes, me too sometimes. It’s easy to say we forgive but not easy to do, especially when someone has wronged or hurt us. All the wisdom teachings I know of invite us to findtrue inner peace by letting go of the hurt others have caused. When we realize that to hold on to anger only causes us harm, it becomes more urgent to learn ways to cultivate compassion and extend forgiveness.
A common misunderstanding is the belief that once you forgive you are done. I have found, forgiveness requires daily renewal and vigilant effort. As with all things in this life, our feelings change moment by moment, so, we have to work to forgive again and againevery day, every moment. Please join me in a conversational workshop on forgiveness and the steps we must take to truly forgive ourselves and others, love ourselves, and renew this commitment every day. Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace – Buddha
Why Should You attend?
Bhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation, but also, “teaching people how to be happy.”
Proceeds go to to Bhante’s Incubator Project in Sri Lanka
Fee $35
Bhante does his book signing after workshop and his Cds also available to purchase.
Bhante Sujatha, a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focuses on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence. He is originally from Sri Lanka and is the head monk / abbot of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center in Woodstock, IL.
