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Sangha night

The six realms of the wheel of life

Hungry ghosts

As we continue our theme of the Tibetan wheel of life, we look at another realm that unskillful choices can lead us into. You don't need to believe in re-birth to understand the relevance of the six realms of existence. They can be thought of as states in which we can reside at various times in our life, depending on the conditions we experience and our response to them.

Tonight, Vajrasarasi will share her reflections on the realm of the hungry ghosts. Hungry ghosts, or pretas, are beings who are tormented by desire that can never be sated. They are often portrayed with tiny mouths and throats and the swollen bellies of the starving, meaning they can never consume enough to ease the suffering of their hungers.

This is the realm of addiction, and even if we don't see ourselves as addicted to anything, we may like to look at our lives in the light of our pattern of craving. You don't have to crave narcotics, alcohol or cigarettes to be at risk of entering the realm of the hungry ghost.

Join us as Vajrasarasi reflects on the situations in life that can lead us toward the unpleasant karma of craving, and how we can work with ourselves and others to ensure we don't become a hungry ghost.

Wednesday nights are a place for people who have attended our foundation courses to come together and celebrate community, deepen their knowledge of Buddhism, and their understanding of how to practice it. They generally include a talk and discussion, a social cup of tea and meditation.

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