DISCOVERING BUDDHISM
Daylong Retreat with Gus Cutz: Death and Rebirth
“If we must fear death, we should fear it because of the loss of opportunity to make our lives worthwhile, because of the loss of opportunity to subdue our minds.” –Yangsi Rinpoche, Practicing the Path
Death is certain, but its time is uncertain. How do we hold such a truth according to the Buddhist tradition? What does it mean to be of benefit to our own future rebirths? Tibetan Buddhism embraces the topic of death, taking it as an object of meditation, study, and preparation. Join this day of retreat with Gus Cutz, in which the topics of impermanence, death, and rebirth will be explored through a Dharma lens. Learn about the different stages of the death process, and the skills to help ourselves and others at the time of death. Gain experience in meditating on this weighty topic in a supportive setting and practice skillful reflection on the meaning of death.
This retreat is the culminating event for Discovering Buddhism: Death and Rebirth, though all are welcome to join.
About the Teacher
Gustavo Cutz is an FPMT-certified teacher with some 25 years of Buddhist practice and study. Gus previously worked as an editor at Wisdom Publications in Boston. He worked with Geshe Thubten Soepa on interpreting and summarizing Geshe-la’s teachings on several topics, such as the Four Noble Truths, the eight worldly concerns, and the six perfections until Geshe-la passed away in 2022. Gus has a doctorate from LIU Post and works as a clinical psychologist on Long Island.
Gus has volunteered with Shantideva Center since 2008, facilitating and teaching Discovering Buddhism since 2012. With his deft mastery of a vast bibliography, Gus approaches Discovering Buddhism as a rigorous and comprehensive seminar. At the same time, Gus teaches with a light touch, warmly encouraging questions and valuing student understanding of the material. Gus brings the Buddha’s teachings to life with an appealing sense of humor, personal anecdotes, and vivid metaphors.
Gus also teaches the Debate Club at Shantideva Center in addition to teaching dharma topics at other spiritual centers.
