Samsara and Nirvana
Transforming disturbing emotions
Discovering Buddhism module 9, with Margo van Greta
Tuesday July 4, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 2023, 7.30-9pm BST
Please note: no sessions on July 11.
Transforming disturbing emotions
Discovering Buddhism module 9, with Margo van Greta
Tuesday July 4, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 2023, 7.30-9pm BST
Please note: no sessions on July 11.
In this module you will investigate what samsara is and how we are stuck in it. Find out what nirvana is and how to achieve it. Develop the determination to be free from suffering and its cause and empower yourself with practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever.
According to Buddhism, the best way of dealing with disturbing emotions, such as anger and jealousy, is the "middle way" between two unskilful modes: suppressing them and acting them out. The middle way involves first acknowledging the emotions when they arise in our mind, and then working on them to transform our state of mind from negative into positive, so that we avoid harming ourselves and others. The course will include an explanation of the mind and emotions, as well as instructions on meditation for working on individual emotions in order to transform the mind and achieve genuine peace and happiness.
Open to everyone! More info on Discovering Buddhism
Outcomes:
When: Tuesday July 4, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 2023, 7.30-9pm BST, (6 sessions)
Where: Online, on Zoom
Please note: no sessions on July 11.
Suggested donation: £100/£85/£70
What is affordable for some can be a financial stretch for others. We offer a tiered pricing structure. When you book, please select the price that feels appropriate for you.
£100 Pay it Forward Price covers the cost of your course, and helps us to sustain our Buddhist group organising the next event.
£85 Sustainable Price covers the cost of your course.
£70 Supported Price reflects a partial bursary toward the cost of your course and is intended for those with minor financial need.
Please give generously within your means. No one will be turned away because of lack of funds.
Sign up:
According to Buddhism, the best way of dealing with disturbing emotions, such as anger and jealousy, is the "middle way" between two unskilful modes: suppressing them and acting them out. The middle way involves first acknowledging the emotions when they arise in our mind, and then working on them to transform our state of mind from negative into positive, so that we avoid harming ourselves and others. The course will include an explanation of the mind and emotions, as well as instructions on meditation for working on individual emotions in order to transform the mind and achieve genuine peace and happiness.
Open to everyone! More info on Discovering Buddhism
Outcomes:
- Having a good understanding of the mind, how it works, what emotions are, and how they arise.
- Being able to identify the principle disturbing emotions: anger, attachment, jealousy etc. Knowing various antidotes for each, and how to apply these antidotes.
- Greater confidence in the Buddha and his teachings though gaining first-hand experience of the effectiveness of Buddha's remedies to disturbing emotions.
When: Tuesday July 4, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 2023, 7.30-9pm BST, (6 sessions)
Where: Online, on Zoom
Please note: no sessions on July 11.
Suggested donation: £100/£85/£70
What is affordable for some can be a financial stretch for others. We offer a tiered pricing structure. When you book, please select the price that feels appropriate for you.
£100 Pay it Forward Price covers the cost of your course, and helps us to sustain our Buddhist group organising the next event.
£85 Sustainable Price covers the cost of your course.
£70 Supported Price reflects a partial bursary toward the cost of your course and is intended for those with minor financial need.
Please give generously within your means. No one will be turned away because of lack of funds.
Sign up:
- Step 1: email [email protected]
- Step 2: Send your donation to paypal.me/MargovanGreta
Margo van Greta is a pioneer of holistic spirituality, who brings in-depth Buddhist practices into our western culture. Involved with the Dharma since 1987, Margo has studied and practised both in the East and the West. She received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khadrola, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Venerable Robina Courtin, and others. She attended Foundations of Buddhist Thought, She is an FPMT registered teacher for Discovering Buddhism, teaches evening classes and holds retreats. She usually spends one month a year in retreat in southern Spain. She is the founder of Togme Sangpo Buddhist Group, which she started in 2012.
