ONLINE / ENGLISH: The 7-Fold Path to Tranquility

This is a new Sunday lecture. Meeting starts 9:00AM with friendly conversation, then a dialogue at 9:15AM and a Q&A discussion follows.

DESCRIPTION

In turbulent times (uncertainty and increased conflict), tranquility is essential. It offers more than a retreat from reality, but in addition, it becomes a stabilizing force that preserves clarity and morality for individuals and the population. When external chaos threatens our lives and values, inner calm allows individuals to respond thoughtfully rather than impulsively. This promotes reason over fear. In this series, we will explore 7 philosophical and psychological areas that promote tranquility and personal resilience. The world may feel unpredictable, but we can choose wisdom and empathy.

SCHEDULE

6-15-2025 Part 1
6-22-2025 Part 2
6-29-2025 Part 3
7-06-2025 Part 4
7-13-2025 Part 5
7-20-2025 Part 6
7-29-2025 Part 7

READING MATERIALS

Part 2. The Illusion of Desire (Buddhism): if you can reduce desires, you will find inner peace. We will explore how society practices consumerism and endless craving. The SEP sums up Schopenhauer’s work, saying we should “...minimize our natural desires for the sake of achieving a more tranquil frame of mind…”. READING: the SEP article on Schopenhauer has a section 5.2 on curbing desires (3.5 pages).
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/schopenhauer/#5.2

TIMEZONES

For our members in other states:
6:00 AM Pacific Time USA
7:00 AM Mountain Time USA
8:00 AM Central Time USA
9:00 AM Eastern Time USA

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ZOOM INFO

The meeting starts at 9:00AM Eastern Time. After 15 minutes of chat, the presentation starts at 9:15AM sharp.

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This group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations. If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions.

This meeting is free and open to the public.