Meditation in Sparta

Tuesdays 7 – 8:30pm with Sarah Schaffer & Wendy Miller

Love is Stronger than Anger

October 20 - November 17

We all know how quickly anger can take hold: a sharp word at home, a frustration at work, a grudge we carry for years. Yet anger is never who we really are. Beneath every irritation lies a far greater capacity for love, kindness, and compassion, and anyone can awaken it. Love is not soft or passive. It is the strongest force in our mind, able to heal our relationships, protect our peace, and bring out the best in ourselves and others. It steadies us too. When our heart turns towards other people's happiness, anxious thoughts about ourselves begin to lose their grip.

Most of us have tried to be more patient, only to find the old reactions coming back the next time someone gets under our skin. This course isn't about gritting your teeth. It offers down-to-earth ways of working with the mind that you can use anywhere, whether you're stuck in traffic, sitting at the dinner table, or halfway through a difficult conversation. A little practice each day begins to change how we meet people, and others notice. The atmosphere at home softens, worry loosens its hold, and we find we have more to give. Being at peace with the world, and being good for it, turns out to begin with something we already have.

Weekly Topics:

October 20: The Destructive Power of Anger, the Healing Power of Love
October 27: Protecting Your Peace
November 3: Seeing the World through Buddha’s Eyes
November 10: Loving the People Who Test Us
November 17: Growing a Heart as Big as the World

What to Expect in Class

Everyone is welcome! These classes are suitable for practitioners of all levels, including beginners. Our classes are presented as a monthly series, but you are welcome to drop in on any individual class.

Each class contains a teaching and two guided meditations. No special clothing or equipment is required. Chairs are provided.