Buddhism 101 Course: Living Fully, Letting Go Gracefully

## Understanding the Buddhist View of Life and Death

Classes begin April 1, 2026
Open enrollment ends March 24, 2026

What if learning how to die well is really about learning how to live well?

Join us at Buddhist Faith Fellowship for this welcoming Buddhism 101 online course, where we gently explore Buddhist teachings on impermanence, the dying process, and how our daily habits shape the way we meet change, loss, and the end of life.
Blending excerpts from How We Live Is How We Die by Pema Chödrön, timeless Buddhist insights, Clear Light Meditation practices, and practical perspectives from hospice care, you’ll discover tools to live with greater steadiness, reduce fear around uncertainty, and approach transitions with kindness and clarity.

This is not a heavy or morbid subject. It is about freedom and presence. By looking directly at impermanence, we open to courage, gratitude, and deeper connection in every moment.

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### In this four-class series, you’ll discover:

• Buddhist perspectives on the journey of life and death
• How everyday thoughts and patterns influence end-of-life experience
• Gentle ways to work with fear, anxiety, and resistance
• The power of Clear Light Meditation to prepare the mind
• Simple contemplative practices for meeting change with clarity

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### Led by Melissa Lewis, RN, BSN, CHPN

Melissa brings more than 30 years of Zen practice (since 1995), formal transmission as a lineage holder in the Clear Light Society, and hands-on experience as a certified palliative and hospice nurse. Her rare combination of contemplative depth and clinical realism creates a safe, grounded space where spiritual teachings meet real-life compassion.

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### Course Details

Four classes over five weeks
Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm, beginning April 1, 2026
One Wednesday will be skipped during the series
Contribution: $195
No prior Buddhist experience needed — all are welcome.
Enrollment closes March 24, 2026. Spaces are limited.
Learn more and RSVP here:
https://bffct.org/bff/buddhism-101-living-fully-dying-gracefully-course/

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Come explore how to live more fully today — and let go with grace when the time comes. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.