Ancient Strategies for Modern Life

Course Description

What Will I Learn?

• Do breathing meditation
• Increase feelings of equanimity
• Increase feelings of peace
• Increase feelings of contentment
• Increase feelings of happiness
• Understand the core of the Buddha’s teachings
• Apply Buddha’s teachings to their life
• Use meditation to look more deeply into yourself and the nature of reality

Requirements

All that is necessary is an inquisitive mind and willingness to learn a new perspective

Description

Tradition has it that the Buddha gave 84,000 teachings during his 80 year life (he died around 410 BCE).  Although perhaps not literally true, this very large number illustrates the idea that the Buddha’s teachings are so extensive that people in all kinds of different situations can find within them something that meets their particular need. The Buddha’s 84,000 teachings have shown a remarkable ability to adapt and to resonate with people at different times and in contrasting cultures. The Ancient Strategies for Modern Life is designed to introduce you to Buddhism. How it can help you develop happiness, contentment, equanimity, peace, and love so that you can deal with modern challenges effectively, and generally enrich your experience as a human being.

Who is the target audience?

• Those who experience chronic anxiety
• Those who constantly worry
• Anyone who is interested in Buddhism as a philosophy, religion, or practical psychological handbook
• Anyone who wants to improve their sense of well-being and contentment
• Anyone who has ever wanted to learn about meditation and it’s benefits
• Anyone who wants to learn a new way of thinking about themselves and their world not typically espoused in Western culture