07/10/2026
🍃 **The Five Kleshas Through Film**
**A Meditation, Film & Discussion Series
**Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2026**
📅 **Every Other Wednesday**
🕖 **7:00–8:00 PM (Pacific Time)**
🎬 **Special Extended Film Screening Wednesday, August 12 • 7:00–9:00 PM**
Online via Zoom • Free • Everyone Welcome**
**What can an award-winning film teach us about the causes of suffering—and the path to wisdom?**
Join the **San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center** for a unique five-session online series that combines meditation, Buddhist teachings, and thoughtful discussion inspired by the acclaimed, **award-winning Korean film** *Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring.*
Through meditation and conversation, we'll explore the **Five Kleshas**—the habitual mental and emotional patterns that cloud our awareness and contribute to suffering:
🪷 **Ignorance**
🪷 **Attachment (Craving)**
🪷 **Aversion (Aggression)**
🪷 **Pride**
🪷 **Jealousy**
Together we'll discover how these patterns arise in our daily lives and how Buddhist practice transforms them into wisdom and compassion.
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**Series Schedule**
**Wednesday, July 15 **Meditation & Introduction to the Five Kleshas**
Learn the Buddhist framework of the Five Kleshas through meditation, teaching, and discussion.
**Wednesday, July 29**Deepening Our Exploration**Continue exploring how the Five Kleshas shape our thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
🎬 **Wednesday, August 12 – Special Extended Session**Licensed Community Screening**Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring**Acclaimed Award-Winning Korean Film **7:00–9:00 PM**(Film runtime: approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes)*
Experience the complete film as it was intended to be viewed through a licensed community screening.
-**Wednesday, August 26**Film Discussion & Reflection**Explore how the Five Kleshas appear throughout the film and how they relate to our own lives and meditation practice.
**Wednesday, September 9**Integrating the Teachings**Our concluding session focuses on transforming the Five Kleshas into wisdom and compassion and bringing these teachings into everyday life.
**What to Expect**Each regular session includes: Guided Meditation | Dharma Teaching | Group Discussion & Reflection | Closing with the Dedication of Merit
The **August 12** gathering is a **special extended evening** featuring the complete licensed screening of the film. During the final two sessions, we'll reflect on its rich symbolism and Buddhist themes together.
No prior meditation experience or knowledge of Buddhism is necessary. Whether you're new to meditation or have practiced for years, you'll find a welcoming space for contemplation, discussion, and community.
Although participants are encouraged to begin on **July 15** to experience the series as a whole, newcomers are welcome at any point.
Free • Online via Zoom • Donations Welcome
For more information and the Zoom link: [https://sandiego.shambhala.org]
Everyone is warmly welcome.
