Buddhist Psychology: Working with Emotions and Glimpses of Wisdom (Online)

This course is open to all. If you need financial assistance, reach out to Mary Beth Minton at [email protected].

In this four-week, online course, we will explore the rich tradition of Buddhist psychology, focusing on how to skillfully work with emotions and uncover moments of wisdom within everyday life. Through teachings, guided meditations, and reflective practices, you will learn how to meet challenging emotions with compassion and clarity, while cultivating the insight and wisdom that naturally arise when we engage mindfully with our inner experience. Whether you’re new to Buddhist teachings or seeking to deepen your understanding, this course will provide practical tools for emotional resilience and insight into the nature of mind.

We will study the “ground of sanity” as reflected in the Five Buddha Families, which offer insight into our inherent wisdom, and examine the neurotic patterns of mind through the Six Realms. You will also engage with key concepts such as ego, projection, and how to ground these teachings in meditation and in working with neurotic tendencies in daily life.

Each week, you will gain tools to bring clarity and compassion to challenging emotions while recognizing moments of clear seeing—glimpses of wisdom—that help you break free from habitual patterns. This course offers practical approaches to emotional resilience, grounded wisdom, and transformative self-awareness.

Notes:

• Course texts: The Sanity We Are Born With and Transcending Madness by Chögyam Trungpa. Registered course participants will receive a 30% off discount code to purchase these books through Shambhala Publications. Please purchase your copy of Transcending Madness through Shambhala Publications as soon as possible, as copies of this book are print-to-order and may take up to two weeks for arrival. 
• Additional access: Students will have access to the foundation course on Buddhist Psychology for further learning.

Please note this course will skip the week of Thanksgiving on November 27. See below for the course dates:
Wednesday, November 13 from 7:15-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 20 from 7:15-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 4 from 7:15-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 from 7:15-8:30pm

About the Teacher: 
Natalie Baker has been practicing and studying Tibetan Buddhism for over 30 years. She has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 25 years. She taught for the NY Shambhala Center for 20 years.

This event will be presented live on Zoom. To be sure that you receive the Zoom link in advance of the course, please register at least 24 hours in advance of the first class date. This class will be recorded, and recordings will be available to watch if you have to miss one of the class dates.