Aging for Beginners
Monthly Discussion Group
Second Sunday of every month:
Sept 14th, Oct 12th, Nov 9th, Dec 14th3:30 to 4:45 PM ET
Meets on Zoom - Access Zoom Links Here
Led by Andrea Sherman and Kevin Gormley
In this discussion group we explore the journey of growing older from a Buddhist perspective. This Fall, we will read and discuss “Alive Until You’re Dead: Notes on the Home Stretch” by renowned Zen Buddhist teacher Susan Moon, author of “This is Getting Old” and “What is Zen.” Please join us. In this book of “required reading for all mortals.” (Ruth Ozekl)
Aging isn’t easy. But it can still be filled with joy—maybe even more joy than we expect. Susan Moon shares stories from her own life which present a Buddhist approach to facing our impermanence with levity and tenderness.
Susan Moon is a writer and Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author, or co-author of several books, including This is Getting Old and the Hidden Lamp, and also a contributor to Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, and other publications.
Praise for the book:
In this wonderful book Susan Moon uses stories of her life to explore the joys and tragedies of being human. She is a great satirist, and this book is full of humor and wisdom. - Wes Nisker
This is such a lovely book … Alive Until You’re Dead won’t solve the problem but it will illuminate it, giving much to muse on and savor. You will want to read this book slowly …and again. - Norman Fisher