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Sundays, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Triggered: The Mechanics of Anger and the Wisdom of Acceptance

This class is offered in person only

$15 per class, free for supporting members

Anger is one of the most painful and destructive delusions, and it affects our mind almost everyday. When we’re angry we can’t relax, see things clearly, connect to others, or enjoy our life—period.

So what’s the solution? Anger is a response to meeting unpleasant circumstances, right? Wrong: According to Buddha, it’s actually a response to our own painful feelings, which in turn arise whenever we meet difficult circumstances. Those painful feelings in turn depend on our own mistaken expectations—distorted views and beliefs that set us up for suffering in advance.

In this special five-week series based on Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s How To Solve Our Human Problems, we’ll explore how to develop the wisdom and practical insights necessary to meet difficulty in a brand new way; to free ourselves from anger through the transformative power of acceptance.

October 18: The mechanics of anger, with Edwin Tubb
October 25: How to accept, not reject, with Edwin Tubb
November 1: How to transform, not get triggered, with Edwin Tubb
November 8: How to feel better, not bitter, with Alex Bonano
November 22: How to respond, not retaliate, with Kadam Morten

NEXT SERIES

Making Wise Resolutions for The New Year – Using the Five Forces to Create a New Reality

The New Year offers a unique opportunity for change. It’s the one time of year we take our potential for transformation seriously. We resolve to break bad habits and change our life for the better, and there’s a sense that everything’s possible. But then somehow—often quite quickly—we run out of steam and fall back into old patterns, often leading to shame and discouragement, and the feeling that we’re more stuck than ever.

Why does this happen? According to Buddha, authentic transformation requires five special causes and conditions. These are known as The Five Forces. By skillfully integrating the powers of motivation, familiarity, positivity, purification and aspirational prayer in our daily life, The Five Forces serve as a practical blueprint for transformation, allowing us to turn our positive resolutions into a reality.

As 2026 draws to a close, join us for a special six-week series exploring the tools and insights that make real change possible, and learn how to make wise resolutions for a genuinely Happy New Year.

November 29: The Power of Motivation - Creating a Vision
December 6: The Power of Familiarity - Establishing a Daily Practice
December 13: The Power of Positivity - Connecting to Virtuous Energy
December 20: The Power of Destruction - Purifying Inner Obstacles
December 27: The Power of Aspirational Prayer - Harnessing Faith & Inspiration

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.
Headphones are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please contact [email protected] to reserve a pair.
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