DISCOVERING BUDDHISM
Daylong Retreat with Gus Cutz: All About Karma
“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
Karma is the law of cause and effect that determines how we experience our lives. When we understand how karma works, we know which actions will bring joy and benefit, and which actions will cause harm. A clear understanding of karma gives us enormous power to develop our limitless positive potential. Cultivating faith in karma also inspires us to acknowledge the harmful actions we’ve done in the past, correct course, and weed the gardens of our mind by purifying past negative actions.
Come join this daylong retreat, where Gus Cutz will lead us in meditation and conversation all about karma! We will discuss the karmic benefits of cultivating virtue, and gain experience with karmic purification practice aimed transforming and uplifting our minds. Together we will explore ways to become adept at dealing with life most effectively.
This retreat is the culminating event for Discovering Buddhism: All About Karma, 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.
