Sunday, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Jersey City Buddhist Meditation Class

New Series: Transforming Anger and Hurt Into Spiritual Power

$10 per class, free for supporting members

Why do we respond to feelings of hurt and rejection by becoming angry? Clearly we think that anger will protect us. However, in truth it does the opposite. It locks us even deeper into our experience of being overwhelmed, makes us feel worse about ourselves, and leads us to say and do things that exacerbate the problem and that we will later regret. In this series, through talks, guided meditations and discussions, we will explore far more successful strategies for dealing with hurt and disappointment. We will discover how rather than getting swept up in our anger we can transform that impulse into a flexible, peaceful and clear-minded response. Such a skillful response not only brings resolution and creates harmony, it also enables us transcend our feelings of hurt within we so often feel stuck.

October 20: Understanding and Letting Go of Anger with Kelly Goedert
October 27: Freedom from Hurt and Rejection with Kelly Goedert
November 3: The Creative Power of Acceptance with Jessica Rispoli
November 10: Transforming Anger with Jessica Rispoli
November 17: Responding Skillfully to Conflict with Kelly Goedert
November 24: Love, Compassion and Training the Mind with Jessica Rispoli
December 1: Transforming Self-hatred into True Self-love with Jessica Rispoli
December 8: A Life Beyond Anger with Kelly Goedert

NEXT SERIES

Being a Bodhisattva for the Holidays

Whatever holiday traditions we observe, if any, the final weeks of each year can be challenging. We may be facing year-end work demands, disappointment in the year that’s passed or anxiety about the year to come, difficult family dynamics, loneliness, or even the stress of travel and celebrations that are supposed to be fun but leave us feeling unfulfilled or even tapped-out.

It seems like we could all use some tools for navigating the season with more actual comfort and joy.

While we can’t do much to change the conditions around seemingly external sources of stress, we can change how we approach this time of year—or, rather, who we are as we enter this season.

When we identify ourselves as a Bodhisattva—one who is going for enlightenment out of a compassionate wish to benefit all livings beings—we can do so much more than merely cope with the holidays. We can transform every challenge into a meaningful spiritual opportunity and head into the new year with a fresh sense of possibility.

December 15: Beyond Gifting: Giving from the Heart with Kelly Goedert
December 22: Practicing Kindness and Patience Acceptance with Jessica Rispoli
December 29: No Class - Holiday Break

DETAILS

Classes include Dharma teachings and guided meditations
They are suitable for both beginners and more advanced practitioners
Each class is self-contained and is also presented as part of a series over 5-6 weeks. Drop into any class you like
No special clothing is required
No pre-registration is necessary
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!