Online: How to Live—and Die—Well – A Yearlong Course

Online: How to Live—and Die—Well – A Yearlong Course

with Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm

Sundays, September 20th, October 18th, November 22nd, December 20th, 2026; January 17th, February 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 16th, June 20th (Father’s Day), July 18th, August 15th, 2027 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET

If you woke up each morning with a deeper awareness of Life & Death, what might change? How would you greet the day, your relationships, your routine?

Until we are directly confronted with our own mortality most of us live life as if it will never end. This is a yearlong course about learning to live fully in every moment of our lives. Over the course of 12 months, between September 2026 and August 2027, we will live as though this is our last year.

While confronting death may seem scary, this course is about cultivating a deep appreciation for the preciousness of life. Participants can feel safe to speak from their hearts about their fears and hopes. Our intention is to offer people ways to feel empowered in facing life’s challenges and to notice and question some of the narratives they have been holding on to. Everything can be included. We aim to create a community of love, respect, and mutual support as we tackle these difficult questions.

On the third Sunday of every month, we will meet virtually to explore and reflect on a teaching of the Buddha. With guidance from teachers Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm, together we’ll look at our relationship to change and impermanence, noticing any resistance or fears that come up. At any stage of life, we can notice the wisdom that was not available earlier to us.

This course offers:

• A monthly sangha of safety and support
• A community of accountability for a daily meditation practice
• Deeper understanding of impermanence as a teacher
• Tools for self-acceptance and inviting moments of joy
• Opportunities to strengthen and grow mindfulness in daily life
• Homework and practice sheets to keep you engaged
• Optional “buddy groups” where you can share your experiences with and reflections on the teachings learned in class

We hope that you join us to cultivate a life without fear and one dedicated to the well-being of all.

“Once the two of us started teaching on our own, we realized that what the Buddha taught illuminated life and death and that his teachings were embedded in both. Our intention is to develop a year-long course that will be both encouraging and doable, so that participants will become more comfortable about their own death and what is possible for them in life.” – Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm

Registration:

Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)

Payment plans are available if you would prefer to pay for your registration in 10 monthly installments. Simply make your first installment, and you will be registered for the course, and your card will automatically be charged on a monthly basis for the remaining 9 installments.

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Volunteering

All of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.