Transforming Problems and Conflicts

The Practice of Patient Acceptance According To Shantideva

We wish our life had no problems, and so we often respond with unhappiness to the problems we encounter, and sometimes with anger or resignation. According to Buddha the only way to become free from problems is by learning to transform them! We can do so by learning to respond to problems with positive minds such as love, acceptance, compassion and wisdom - the very minds that are the foundation of a joyful and meaningful life. In this course we will learn simple but effective methods for transforming in a practical way our problems and conflicts into our spiritual training.

These talks will be based on the legendary advice given over 1200 years ago by Shantideva in Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life and on Geshe Kelsang's modern commentary How to Solve our Human Problems.

Jan 28    Understanding and Letting Go of Anger
Feb 4      Acceptance: The Key to Transforming Problems
Feb 11    Transforming Painful Feelings
Feb 18    The Wisdom Solution to Conflict
Feb 25    Tools for Transforming Conflict 1
Mar 4      Tools for Transforming Conflict 2
Mar 11    Letting Go of Jealousy and Rejection
Mar 18    Letting Go of Anxiety
Mar 25    The Best Way to Relate to Others

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Chakrasambara Buddhist Center
322 Eighth Ave, Suite 502,
New York, NY 10001
(Entrance on 26th Street,
between 8th and 7th Ave.)

We are easily accessible by
the C/E to 23rd St.
or to 28th St. or 1/9 to 28th
Tel: (212) 924-6706

About the Buddhist Meditation Classes at the Center in New York City
Based in the traditions of Kadampa Buddhism, each General Program (GP) class is structured to include a teaching, two meditations, a group discussion, and a questions and answers session.

No special clothing is required, and pre-registration is not necessary. This class is run by Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in New York.