What do we believe happens when we die? And how do those beliefs shape the way we live? Can thinking about death help us understand life more clearly? Join Damon, a university professor, published poet and dedicated student of the world’s major religions and spiritual traditions, for an accessible discussion about death and the afterlife. We’ll explore historic and modern ideas from Eastern and Western philosophy, discovering how different thinkers and cultures have approached mortality, loss and the possibility of something beyond our lives.

Together, we’ll unpack these ideas in plain language, compare perspectives and consider what they offer us in everyday life. Does the thought of an afterlife bring comfort, raise questions or change our sense of responsibility? How might accepting uncertainty influence what we value and how we spend our time? No knowledge of philosophy or religion is necessary, and all beliefs, including doubt and non-belief, are welcome. You can share your perspective without discussing personal experiences of loss. Expect a thoughtful, welcoming conversation that makes an intimidating subject easier to approach and offers new ways to reflect on what makes life meaningful.

我们相信人死了之后会发生什么？这些信念又是怎么塑造我们活着的方式的？想一想死亡，能不能帮我们更清楚地理解生活？跟着 Damon 来聊一场好懂的讨论吧。他是大学教授、出版过诗集的诗人，也是一直认真研究世界各大宗教和灵性传统的人。这次聊死亡和来世。我们会看看东西方哲学里从古到今的一些想法，发现不同的思想者和文化是怎么面对死亡、失去，以及“这辈子之外还可能有点什么”这件事的。

我们会用大白话把这些想法拆开，比较不同视角，也会想想它们在日常生活里能给我们什么。想到来世，是让人安心，还是会冒出更多问题，又或者改变我们对责任的感觉？接受不确定性，可能会怎么影响我们看重什么、时间怎么花？不需要任何哲学或宗教知识，所有信念都欢迎，包括怀疑和不相信。你可以分享自己的看法，不用聊自己失去亲人的经历。这会是一场有想法、很包容的聊天，让一个听起来有点吓人的话题变得好接近，也给你一些新的角度，去想想是什么让生活有意义。