Study Group
Due to popular demand, I’m returning this Spring with my weekly Shrīmālā Study Group sessions, which cover a wide range of topics including philosophy, spirituality, ecology, mythic engagement, and being human in a more-than-human world.
During the sessions, I will also discuss my latest Substack posts, opening up the space for deeper exploration and dialogue. If there is a topic that you would like to cover, feel free to email erikjampa@shrimala.com before the event.
Each session includes a brief guided meditation and talk, with plenty of time for discussion and Q&A. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of experience level or spiritual orientation.
Dates and Registration Links
Our next batch of sessions are on the following dates:
Sample of Topics
Approaches to ‘nature’ and ‘ecology’ in non-Western cultural traditions.
Animism and secular spirituality.
Eco-daemonology/’nature spirit’ paradigms.
Ethics and morality in the 21st century.
Mythic engagement, including discussion of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Critical analysis of prominent texts and concepts in Buddhist and other spiritual traditions.
Religious deconstruction and re-constructing a life worth living.
History of the Chöd tradition and its relevance to the evolution of Tibetan Buddhism.
Basic ritual arts, including in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
The intersection of storytelling and spirituality.
Feeding Your Demons and psychological applications of Buddhist methodologies.