Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

From the Storm of Anxiety to the Clear Calm Within

This class is offered in person only

$10 per class, free for supporting members

In this summer series, we will look at the mind of anxiety, which in these modern times has become its own pandemic, afflicting young and old alike. We will learn several different meditations and develop wisdoms that will give us tools, protection and a reliable place to take cover when doom-and-gloom clouds descend and lightning fears strike.

Throughout the series we will discover and connect with the clarity of our sky-like mind, an untapped reservoir of peace within that even the most violent anxiety storm cannot destroy or harm. We will come to see how the discomfort of anxiety, rather than being a foe, can in fact be an ally and a guide, taking us into deep connection with others and showing us our purpose. Help is at hand. We simply need to practice opening the shutters of our mind to allow the sun of enlightenment to shine directly into our hearts.

July 7: Freedom from the Storm: Finding the Clear Calm Within
July 14: The Truth of Suffering and Why the Mind is Always Our Friend
July 21: The Main Cause of Anxiety and How to Be Free
July 28: No, You Are Not Alone: Our Deep Connection with Others
August 4: The Mantra that Pacifies All Suffering, with Tom Lauricella
August 11: Freedom from Fear through Taking and Giving
August 18:Tapping Into Peace
August 25: ‘Clapping’ Anxiety Away with Wisdom

NEXT SERIES

To Be or Not to Be Angry? That Should Not Even Be The Question

Anger is not our friend. Ever. It does not energize us nor does it mobilize us to address and amend wrongs. It is a foe, pure and simple, leaving only destruction in its wake and finally changing the hearts and minds of exactly none. Perhaps here is the question: when there is so much cruelty and inconsideration and insensitivity in our world, is it possible not to be angry? Can anger sometimes be justified?

In this series we will look at Buddha’s wisdom and analysis of the problem with anger—why it is a poison that harms us even more than those we inflict it upon. We will identify alternative minds we can go to instead that can free us and our world from what has become such a nasty and tragic habit of mind. We can un-default the default of anger. Please join us as we investigate clear answers to the legitimate questions we all have about anger as well as the tools and resolve necessary to do battle against the real enemy, anger itself.

September 1: To Be or Not To Be Angry?
September 8: Who Does Anger Actually Harm?
September 15: Can We Stop Wrongs and Create Positive Change Without Anger?
September 22: Is Anger Ever Justified?
September 29: Becoming a Warrior Against the Real Enemy1: To Be or Not To Be Angry?

DETAILS

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All classes in the series can be taken as a stand-alone class. Drop into any class you like.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced meditation practitioners. Minimum age is 13.
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