Lately, it seems like the level of resentment, anger, and tension in the world is relatively high, no matter what ideology, party, or issue one identifies with. What do we do with this? What are the benefits and drawbacks of resentment and anger? How can our meditation practice help us work with them?
The ancient Indian meditation master Bhante Sariputta offered numerous strategies for working with these, including five beautiful and profound similes. In this session, we will explore these similes and other strategies he proposed, as well as share our own experiences of resentment and anger, and the ways in which we are working with them. There will be an instructional talk along with periods of meditation, discussion, and Q&A.
This program is suitable for first-time meditators and experienced practitioners alike.
Max Johnson has been practicing Dhamma since 2014. He is particularly interested in Early Buddhism, and the similarities and differences it has with modern Buddhism. Max has studied under various Thai, Lao, Burmese, and Sri Lankan monks, and is also qualified by Brown University to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Learn more about Max at the teacher page of Wenham Insight Meditation Center.
Fee: Please pay at the highest level that is comfortable for you – paying at a higher level helps us support those who need to pay at a lower level.
Supported: $35
Base: $45
Benefactor: $55
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