The Buddha's Life Course - by Brian Kimmel

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The Buddha's Life Course

With Brian Kimmel

Join Dharma Teacher Brian Kimmel for a journey to the heart of the Buddha's life. In this recorded session, we will explore the story of the Buddha’s 'Great Departure' and how his ancient path of 'Going Forth' offers us a roadmap for navigating our own times of uncertainty. Understanding the 'Great Departure': Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of the Buddha’s original act of 'Going Forth' and how it provides a universal model for initiating change in one's own life.

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Meet your Teacher

Brian Kimmel
Seattle, WA, USA

Brian Kimmel (Bk) is a Dharma Teacher (Dharmācārya) in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, having received the Lamp Transmission in 2021. A practitioner for over two decades, he was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2006. Brian’s approach to the Dharma is deeply rooted in the integration of spiritual practice with social justice and community building. He has extensive experience facilitating transformative journeys, having co-led the first Wake Up Tour events in North America and guided diverse communities in mindfulness practices across the United States and internationally. His teaching emphasizes "Embodying Narratives," a practice that weaves together somatic awareness, historical memory, and the path of awakening. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and somatic therapist, Brian brings a trauma-informed lens to his work, ensuring that the teachings are accessible and supportive for those navigating complex personal and collective histories. Brian is dedicated to preserving the "unsullied stories" of resilience within the Indonesian diaspora and is a bridge-builder between cultures and lineages. He invites students to walk the path of the Buddha not as a distant historical study, but as an immediate, embodied practice of liberation for our times.

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Lesson 1

What It Means "To Go"

Join Dharma Teacher Brian Kimmel for a journey to the heart of the Buddha's life. In this recorded session we explore the story of the Buddha’s 'Great Departure' and how his ancient path of 'Going Forth' offers us a roadmap for navigating our own times of uncertainty. Includes a guided meditation and resources to bring the energy of the practice into your daily life.

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Lesson 2

Learning Meditation

Join Dharma Teacher Brian Kimmel for a journey to the heart of the Buddha's life. In this live session, we will explore the practice of meditation informed by the Buddha's "Going Forth" and how his ancient path offers us a roadmap for navigating our own times of uncertainty. Includes a guided meditation and resources to bring the energy of the practice into your daily life.

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