Abstract

This talk will explore the following questions:

• How, in this life, are we conditioned by various conditionings that belong to the past and the present?
• What can we do about these conditionings in this present life and how can, or will, these conditionings continue into a possible future life?
• Do we have past lives?
• Finally Liberation, Escaping from samsara (the rounds of rebirth), how?

The talk is part of a special “Meditation Evening” beginning at 17:00. The talk will be followed by a discussion and a guided meditation session. You are welcome to take part in the whole event or just come for the talk. The full event programme is as follows:

• 17:00 Welcome and short chanting
• 17:10 Talk by Ven. Kovido on “Fear and Attachment”
• 18:00 Questions and discussion
• 18:30 Guided meditation
• 18:50 Short chanting
• 19:00 Refreshments

This event is free and open to all. It is organized by Cambridge University Buddhist Society.