The Happiness Switch: Drop-In Class--Meditate Mondays 12-1pm
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The Happiness Switch: with Howie Geismar, Monday Noon-1:00pm
Buddha taught that self cherishing is our main delusion. It places us at the center of the universe and as such is the hidden root of all our suffering. It constantly amplifies our self-importance, turning minor frustrations into painful emotional crises. From this single self-centered attitude, all other negative minds arise, including our anger, desirous attachment and jealousy. Self-cherishing motivates destructive actions that trap us in the endless cycle of dissatisfaction known as samsara. In this series we will explore the roots of our self- cherishing and come to understand the surprising conclusion that the key to happiness lies in wishing others to be happy and suffering arises from wishing ourselves to be happy.