(No class Sept 25th and Nov 27th)

Buddhist psychology provides ingenious ways to shift mental attitudes from states of loneliness, unhappiness, and anxiety to experiences of confidence, inner peace, and inner strength. In this course, we will investigate time-tested strategies for training the mind in the positive, can-do attitudes of Buddhism. Become empowered to use these meditations both quietly in your own time and throughout the busyness and hectic pace of daily life. This course will serve as an excellent introduction to Buddhist Psychology and meditation, and is also a great opportunity to explore the text How to Understand the Mind by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Sept 4: Understanding Your Mind
Sept 11: The Power of Mind
Sept 18: A Recipe for Daily Joy
Sept 25 - No Class
Oct 2: How to Develop Real Confidence
Oct 9: The Inner Cool of Acceptance
Oct 16: Exploring Attachment & Love
Oct 23: From Craving to Contentment
Oct 30: Dream-like Reality
Nov 6: Understanding How Karma Works
Nov 13: Purifying the Past
Nov 20: The Power of Gratitude
Nov 27 - No Class Thanksgiving Break
Dec 4: Healing from the Heart, Part 1
Dec 11: Healing from the Heart, Part 2
Dec 18: No Class Holiday Break
Dec 25: No Class Holiday Break