Who Am I?
 with Michael Hakuzan WenningerÂ
The Buddha discovered that human beings suffer because they are ignorant of the nature of Reality. In other words, we do not discern what is Real and what is not-Real.
This three-part program will examine the causes of this ignorance and offer alternative responses through the developed awareness of the choices we make. We will learn to distinguish between the Real and not-Real.
11 September, 2024:
Part 1, Who Am I? The Present.
Throughout history, people have sought the answer to the question, âWho Am I?â We are
conditioned to look for that answer outside of ourselves, for some explanation that lifts the veil
of confusion. So, the question is, are we looking in the wrong place? This part examines how we
make choices in our lives. Is it simply stimulus and response? Or is there a backward step, a
pause to consider other choices?
16 October, 2024:
Part 2, Where did I come from? The Past.
Part 2 provides a background of our conditioning. Where did we learn to believe what we
believe? How did our generational family, culture, language, nation, sex, and religion form the
basis of our expectations, preferences and standards right and wrong? Are we simply passing
on what we have learned from our parents to our children?
13 November, 2024:
Part 3, Where am I going? The Future.
Having examined the cause and conditions of Who Am I and Where Did I Come From? Part 3
looks to discuss goals, how to set them, and how to achieve them.
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TIME & DATE: 11 September, 16 October, and 13 November, 09.30-12.00
Please arrive a little earlier so we can begin at 11am.
PLACE:Â The Green Room Cafe, 18 St Margaret's Green, Ipswich IP4 2BS
Free Parking is available a short walk up the hill on Westerfield Road alongside Christchurch Park or there are 73 bays at the council run Regent Theatre Car Park around the corner on Cobden Place, Ipswich IP4 2EA. Â Â Payment can be made by cash, card or contactless
See their website for details:Â https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/ipswich-regent-car-park
FEE: The program is progressive in presentation. The fee is £125 for the three programs, a three-month payment option is also available at £50 a month.
Beverages can be purchased from the cafe during the workshop.
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Facilitator: Michael Hakuzan Wenninger's background includes various management and command positions in the United States Air Force and Lockheed Martin Corporation, 1965-1998. He was also an instructor for Jin Shin Jyutsu, 1992-2019.
He began his Buddhist practice in 1972 and is an ordained priest in the Soto Zen tradition. He teaches meditation, conducts workshops, and
works with individuals throughout England, Europe, the United States, and New Zealand.
"Let me respectfully remind you: life and death are of extreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Take heed, take heed. Do not squander your life."