DIE BEFORE YOU DIE:
the secret of living in the totality of NOW
4-Week Online Program
(a virtual gathering)
This Online Program is a deep exploration of the invitation to “die before you die” from the perspective of awakened consciousness. It is relevant to both those who seek liberation in this life and to those wishing to move beyond the fear of death.
Over 4 weeks, Amoda will explore the nature of impermanence and the error of identification with a finite self. And she will point towards the liberation possible when we are willing to “die into the now”.
This program does not offer another spiritual or religious or new age belief, but is based on Amoda’s direct experience of ego-death and sitting in the presence of death.
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 - Embracing Death as a Part of Life
Understanding that death is an integral part of life is fundamental to the exploration of what it means to “die before you die” and the possibility of living life fully now.
In Week 1, we will explore:
The “tao of life” — how death is not the opposite of life but a part of the continuum of life.
Seeing into the nature of impermanence, in all things (outer reality) and in all experiences (inner reality).
How the fear of death and impermanence prevents us from living in the totality of now.
Week 2 - Awakening Out of the Dream
There is a great discovery in recognizing the parallel between the spiritual journey of awakening and the human journey from birth to death.
In Week 2, we will dive deeper to explore:
How the fear of death and impermanence is rooted in an error of identity and how this keeps us on the wheel of psychological suffering.
Dying as “who you think you are” and awakening out of the dream of self as a finite entity called “me and my life”.
Discovering the eternal light of consciousness as the “open awareness” that is always here.
Week 3 - The Art of Surrender
Learning the art of surrender in everyday life is the key to living a life of totality and freedom.
In Week 2, we will explore:
The willingness to “not know” — meeting all endings (including death) without beliefs or imagined future.
Dying into the now — meeting each moment softly, without interpretation and without interference.
Life as a preparation for the final surrender into death.
Week 4 - Beyond Birth and Death
Realizing that you are that which is neither born nor dies is a great liberation.
In Week 4, we will explore:
The longing to “come home” — how the singularity merges with the totality.
Consciously sitting with the disintegration of the form of “my body” — a meditation for discovering the deathless.
How this liberated realization is a support for living and dying.
Amoda’s invitation to this 4-week program —
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!”
“This course freed me from several unexamined assumptions and beliefs about death. I am at peace now.”
Dates & Times —
SEPTEMBER 21 / 28 / OCTOBER 05 / 12
(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
Amoda is located in New Mexico, USA (Mountain Daylight 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.
Audio recordings are available for download. Video recordings are available for the duration of the program and up to TWO weeks after the end of the program.
Tickets and Registration —
There are two ticket types —
STANDARD:
$195 for single person / $315 for two people sharing a screen.
SUPPORTER (for those who wish to support our organization in being able to share our teachings through programs, free resources, and scholarships):
$250 for single person / $420 for two people sharing a screen.
Use the registration form below to purchase your ticket.
There are no cancellations or refunds possible for Online Programs — if you register for the course but are unable to attend any or all of the sessions, recordings will be available.
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 15 minutes prior to the start of the course.