DEATH AND DEATHLESSNESS:
going beyond the fear of death
and recognizing that which never dies
4-Week Online Program (a virtual gathering)
This Online Program is a deep exploration of death from the perspective of awakened consciousness. It is relevant to both spiritual seekers and to those wishing to embrace a more compassionate view of death. It is also particularly relevant during these turbulent times, as death — and the fear of death — is “closer to home” than ever before.
Over 4 weeks, Amoda will explore some preconceptions and misconceptions about death, bringing to light unexamined beliefs and inviting a deeper dialogue than the usual one about the “after-life” and “reincarnation”.
This program does not offer another spiritual or religious or new age belief, but is based on Amoda’s direct experience of the “tantric way of the deathless” and her own personal experience of ego-death and sitting in the presence of death. The course arose specifically out of special requests from participants of the “The Tantra of Life” course in response to the session on “Death and Deathlessness” and the powerful meditation on death — this meditation is included here in this 4-week course.
We do recommend some familiarity with Amoda’s teaching before joining this course — either by having watched some of her videos and/or having read either of her books “Falling Open in a World Falling Apart” or “Embodied Enlightenment” and/or having attended one of her live or online events or private sessions.
This online program is an opportunity to meet directly with Amoda and to engage in an intimate dialogue, as well as an opportunity to gather with others from all around the world who are also passionate about spiritual inquiry and living an awakened life.
Online events are moderated by Kavi.
Each 120 minute session will include a discourse about the theme for the week, followed by Q&As.
We will be using Zoom, which is free to download and very easy to use. All you need to participate is a computer (or device) with a built-in speaker, microphone, and camera, and access to the internet.
PLEASE NOTE — If you cannot join live due to time zone differences, or you miss a session, an AUDIO and VIDEO recording of the meeting each week will be made available. If you cannot join live and have a question(s) you would like to present to Amoda, you can send that in via email before the weekly session begins.
Topics —
Week 1 - Untangling the Taboo
Death is often a taboo topic for many people. Our willingness to bring this topic out of the darkness of denial into the light of awareness is vital in transforming our relationship to death.
In Week 1, we will explore:
Our willingness to face the inevitability of death and so begin the journey of untangling the taboo.
Some of the hidden cultural, religious, educational, familial, and spiritual beliefs about death and how we may have unconsciously inherited these beliefs.
How meeting death consciously “before we die” alleviates the psychological suffering created by denial and unexamined beliefs.
Week 2 - Embracing Death and Moving Beyond Fear
Understanding how death is an integral part of life is primary in moving beyond fear and enlightening our view of death, for our own sake and for the sake of others.
In Week 2, we will explore:
The “tao of life” — how death is not the opposite of life but a part of the continuum of life.
Birth as entry, death as exit — how embracing death allows us to live more fully.
How meeting death “softly” with an open mind and open heart allows us to ease our own transition and support the transition of those who are dying.
Week 3 - The Final Surrender
Learning the art of surrender in everyday life is a valuable preparation for meeting death consciously and discovering the light of consciousness.
In Week 3, we will explore:
Letting go into the unknown — the invitation of every moment and every breath.
How the willingness to meet our own death nakedly — without beliefs — allows us to discover what truly remains after the body dies.
The bliss of the final exhale — when the singularity merges into the totality.
Week 4 - Discovering the Deathless
There is a great discovery in recognizing the parallel between the journey of awakening out of ego-self and the journey of life-death.
In Week 4, we will explore:
Awakening out of the dream of ego-self, dying as “who you think you are”, and how this relates to death of the body and death of “my life”.
The willingness to meet the existential fact that we are born alone and die alone, how aloneness transforms to “all-oneness”, and the ultimate freedom of being beyond birth and death.
Consciously sitting with the disintegration of the form of “my body” — a meditation for discovering the deathless.
Watch a short excerpt from a discourse on going beyond the fear of death
What last year’s participants say about this program —
“Beautiful, unafraid and deeply insightful.”
“A gem of a course.”
“I am left with an inner gentleness and compassion towards the unknown, as well as more spaciousness within that is holding all of it.”
“This is truly one of those rare life-changing courses!”
“As an in-home hospice caregiver, who has kept abreast of both spiritual and death & dying workshops and literature, this course took me to a whole new level of knowing and experience.”
“This course freed me from several unexamined assumptions and beliefs about death. I am at peace now.”
Dates & Times —
NOVEMBER 17 / 24 / DECEMBER 01 / 08
(Thursday of each week)
10am Pacific Time (USA) / 11am Mountain Time (USA) / 1pm Eastern Time (USA)
6pm UK / 7pm Central Europe
Each session will be 120 minutes (2 hours) in duration.
You can join the webinar from anywhere in the world - please make sure to calculate your local time by using time zone convertor
Note - Amoda is located in New Mexico, USA (Mountain Standard Time) - please make sure you use Mountain Standard Time as the primary time for calculating your local time.
If you are unsure of the date and time in your location, please contact us
Please remember — if you are unable to join live for any of the sessions, you will receive an Audio & Video recording within 24 hours of the session.
Tickets and Registration —
$175 (or a special price of $275 if there are two people sharing a screen)
Use the registration form below to purchase your ticket. Please note you can only purchase one ticket at a time.
Cancellation policy - if you cancel prior to November 4th, a full refund minus a $25 admin fee will be processed (no refunds can be made after this date). If you register for the course but are unable to attend a specific session, partial refunds cannot be made. Recordings will be available for all the sessions, if you miss any of them.
You will receive instructions with a special link to allow you to join the course, after you register and purchase your ticket (please look out for this in your inbox, and keep safe the instructions).
Please note - registration will close approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the course.