The Art of Not Taking It Personally
with Geshe Legtsok

We all encounter difficult people, whether at work, in our families, or throughout everyday life. An interaction such as a rude comment from an impatient coworker or a critical relative can have an outsized impact on our day. Someone else’s bad mood can easily become our bad mood. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? “The Art of Not Taking It Personally” is a practical exploration of how to maintain peace, happiness, and a sense of well-being even when the people around us are challenging. In this class, we’ll explore how to respond to rudeness, criticism, negativity, and difficult personalities without allowing them to control our emotional state. We’ll look at ways to create a little more space between what another person does and how we respond; instead of reacting automatically with anger, we can choose a response that leaves us feeling better. We’ll also explore how qualities such as patience, understanding, kindness, and a healthy perspective can make difficult interactions easier for us—without becoming a doormat or pretending that poor behavior is acceptable. We may not be able to control how other people behave, but we can decide how much of our happiness we allow them to take with them.

Other Teachings with Geshe Legtsok

Staying Compassionate in a Troubled World 

Wed Dec 2, 6:30-8pm EST ONLINE

This class will explore how perspective helps us navigate global challenges while maintaining compassion, hope, kindness, and meaningful engagement without becoming overwhelmed. To register, click here.

Sacred Symbols Across Traditions: Where Buddhist & Christian Symbolism Meet with Geshe Legtsok

Fri Dec 4, 6:30-8pm EST ONLINE

Drawing on Joseph Campbell, this class will explore symbolic parallels between Buddhism and Christianity, examining sacred union, wisdom, compassion, wholeness, and spiritual transformation while honoring each tradition’s unique teachings. To register, click here.