DISCOVERING BUDDHISM
Daylong Retreat with Gus Cutz: Mind And Its Potential
Though it’s easy to locate the brain in the body, the mind is trickier to examine. Or is it? Long before neuroscience had its present-day tools to examine the brain, Buddhism had undertaken the science of the mind, leading its students to detailed and thorough understanding of their own minds. In this one-day retreat, Gus Cutz guides us in learning more about this inner science, by listening and experiencing through meditation. Join this daylong retreat and learn about the nature of consciousness and its various levels, common mental factors and the primary delusions we may experience in our minds, and how this knowledge can unfold into genuine spiritual wisdom. This retreat is the culminating event for Discovering Buddhism: Mind and Its Potential, though all are welcome to join.
This is the first of 14 modules in the Discovering Buddhism series. Students may join at any point in the cycle. Discovering Buddhism was designed for students interested in deepening their understanding of fundamental Buddhist concepts, and provides an experiential taste of the Buddha’s teachings and the skills we need to make our lives most meaningful. Each module includes teachings, meditations, readings, discussions, and a short retreat. For more information on the Discovering Buddhism program, please click here.
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.
