Discover how to break destructive patterns and replace them with lasting habits that support your own happiness, and that radiate out to create peace in the world. Using a foundation of Buddhist psychology, learn practical methods to harness the power of body, speech, and mind for a happier life of benefit to all. This becomes a strong foundation for further practice, and the support for complete liberation from the sufferings of cyclic existence.

Whether they be our physical expression and how we treat others, how we communicate, or our own thoughts and feelings—merely suppressing destructive patterns takes energy and is rarely effective in the long run. If we can begin to dismantle them step-by-step, we can replace destructive behavior with beneficial habits that enhance our own peace of mind, and benefit others as well.

Topics include:

• Identifying what triggers our negative habits and compulsions
• Mindfulness and understanding the negative habit cycle
• Destructive behaviors and how to dismantle them
• Simple techniques to cultivate positive mental habits
• Practical methods to make our communication both kind and effective

This course is relevant for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, and whether you are religious or not. Although the classes are sequential you can join at any time. We have allowed plenty of time for questions in class, and a short break for a stretch and refresh.