Online Masterclass ๑ Buddhist Psychology
Episode 1: Desire
Desire is a key factor in Buddhist Psychology. When we are living by desire, we will have a sense of struggle, yearning or even intense suffering. While the mind is hoping for better times, desire rejects the present moment and always makes us feel something is missing.
For example, longing for dessert while you are having soup, wishing to be outside while you are in (or vice versa)... Desire can cause a lot of restlessness and dissatisfaction.
In this seminar, we will explore what Buddhism says about this, and of course, discuss the wise way out it offers.
Episode 2: Aversion
Aversion is the counterpart of desire in Buddhist Psychology. While desire makes us cling to experiences, aversion makes us try to escape or push them away. In this way, it equally causes a sense of struggle and restlessness.
Aversion often informs many of our actions and emotions. It may take the shape of fear, anger or disgust. While the mind is closing off, resistance starts to fill our being - and life can seem quite a battle at times!
For example, when we are not liking the weather, our job, the children's behavior, judging ourselves or getting annoyed in the traffic, aversion creates a sense of conflict and dissatisfaction. All of it starts with.... thought. Only if we let go of our judgments, to just be with our situation, shall we have peace.
In this seminar, we will explore what Buddhism says about aversion, and of course, we will discuss the wise way out. The talk will be laced with small practices to make you experientially discover how this works for you.
Facilitator: Ciska Matthes
