Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

How to Let Go of Painful Emotions

This class is offered in person only

$10 per class, free for supporting members

In Buddhism, painful emotions are known as ‘delusions’. They are called this precisely because when we are experiencing them our perceptions are distorted. Under their influence we see things incorrectly and act inappropriately. These deluded minds, eg. anger, desirous attachment, jealousy, and deluded pride, are completely unreliable states of mind. Don’t trust them! They are guaranteed to create unhappiness for ourself and others. This is why we need to learn skillful methods for recognizing them and letting them go. In this series we will continue to train in the meditation on the clarity of the mind to help us let go of painful emotions. We will also learn to apply special opponent minds for directly combatting each delusion. How much happier our life will be if we are no longer held captive by these painful emotions!

June 10: Letting in, in Order to Let Go
June 17: Self-love vs Self-loathing
July 22: Letting Go of Painful Uncontrolled Desire
July 29: Freedom from Anger I
August 5: Freedom from Anger II
August 12: Self-confidence vs Insecurity
August 19: Letting Go of Jealousy
August 26: How to Let Go Once and For All (the three difficulties)
September 2: The Cure for Every Painful Emotion

NEXT SERIES

Meditations that Lead to Enlightenment: Freedom from Fear

It seems these days like there is plenty to fear in this increasingly complex world, on both a personal and global level. But Buddha teaches that all dangers—both internal and external—are born from minds (not situations) and that we each have the capacity to free our own mind from their sources, as well as help others do the same.

This series will focus on Buddha’s meditations on the initial stages of the Path to Enlightenment that reveal to us the real source of all danger and fear and as well as illuminate for us a well-traveled and guaranteed sure path to safety. These practices inspire and motivate us to take full advantage of each day to let go of our needless fears and instead to create reliable and ultimate protection from the dangers that are part of our current human experience. These insights give us the tools to respond skillfully, productively, and calmly to adversity whenever it hits and to plan set the scene for a life-altering time when it won’t!

September 9: Freedom from Fear, the path to Liberation and Enlightenment
September 16: The Source of All Fear and the Solution
September 23: Demystifying Death (Why Buddhists Do Not Fear It and What They Do Fear)
September 30: Facing Our Worst Fears with Wisdom and Confidence
October 7: Reliable Protection within Our Own Heart
October 14: Higher Help to Call On
October 21: A Community of Support
October 28: Permanent Freedom from All Fear and Danger

DETAILS

Our general program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
Each class is self-contained and is also presented as part of a series. Drop into any class you like
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
No special clothing is required
Everyone welcome!
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