In Buddhism, painful emotions are known as delusions. They are called this precisely because they are distorted ways of seeing the world that cloud our perceptions. Delusions such as anger, desirous attachment, jealousy, insecurity, and pride are unreliable states of mind that inevitably create suffering for ourselves and others.

Buddha taught clear, practical methods—rooted in meditation—for recognizing these delusions and transforming them into healthier, reality-based states of mind. By learning to apply these methods, we can dismantle painful mental states and remain peaceful, skillful, and effective even in difficult situations. Could there be a more essential life skill?

Class Schedule 

    •    March 1 – How to Deal Skillfully with Painful Emotions
    •    March 8 – Transforming Anger
    •    March 15 – Transforming the Pain of Grasping and Attachment
    •    March 22 – Transforming Jealousy
    •    March 29 – Transforming Insecurity
    •    April 5 – Integrating Faith, Reason, and Doubt
    •    April 12 – Emptiness: The Ultimate Refuge
    •    April 19 – Giving Happiness
    •    April 26 – Freedom from Delusion