Free from negativities

Apr 18 : “Free from confusion II”

A Life Beyond Anger (May 20-23)

In situations of conflict, we tend to become angry easily.  We even think anger will help us “win our battles”, and we rely on it as if it were our trusted friend.  The mind of anger, however, leaves a trail of broken relationships, lost opportunities, and painful feelings in its wake.

There’s a reason for this.  According to Buddha, anger is a deluded, unpeaceful mind that distorts our perception, causing us to exaggerate problems so that they feel unmanageable.  This special course will explain Buddha’s teachings on how to let go of anger.

May 2: Understanding anger and its causes.

May 9:  Transforming pain and hurt

May 16: Special Public Talk with Kadam Bridget Heyes “The Power of Love” at the Holiday Inn

May 23: Responding skilfully to conflict

Developing True Love (June 13-July 18)

What is true love?  Is it just an ideal or is it something we can realistically experience?  According to the ancient wisdom and practice of Buddha, true love is not something we “fall” into.  It’s a beautiful state of being that we can cultivate through training the mind.

This series of talks and meditations will take us on a step-by-step journey into the profound, expansive and joyful mind of love.  By actually mixing our mind with true love in deep meditation, and then carrying that experience with us in our daily life, all our relationships will become more meaningful and harmonious.

June 13: What is true love?

June 20: What prevents us from connecting with others?

June 27: The life transforming power of compassion

July 4: Healing ourself and others

July 11: The Healing meditation

July 18: The joy of taking and giving