Religion & Spirituality
The Ilusion of Gender l Exploring Identity through Buddhist Philosophy
How do we relate personally to the idea of gender? In this talk, we will attempt to apply the investigative tools of the Buddhist teachings to our ideas of gender, and how they impact our behaviour.
Teachers
Naomi Gassler is a writer, longtime meditator, and teacher in the Rigpa organisation. She studied physics and mathematics and received her Ph.D. from Northeastern University, Boston, USA. In 1997 she moved to Lerab Ling, Rigpa’s retreat centre in the south of France, and has since then worked to help with the translation and transmission of the ancient Buddhist wisdom to the Western World. She is passionate about finding ways to integrate the wisdom and compassion of the teachings of the Buddha into our everyday activities, and thus dissolving any separation between daily life and one’s own spiritual path. Naomi, a transgender woman, enjoys cooking and baking for her friends and for her family, as well as planning and constructing wooden chalets in Lerab Ling.
How to participate
This event will be held in person.
Suggested donation l
Full rate l £18
Concessions l £9*
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