Maitri: Working With Emotions

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This course introduces the Vajrayana approach to working with emotions through contemplative practice and study of the Five Buddha Family principles. Students examine attributes of the five wisdom energies, inviting a personal exploration of psychological states of mind and emotions such as pride, passion, paranoia, ignorance, and aggression. Approaching these emotions with curiosity and openness, there is the possibility of discovering one's inherent wisdom, compassion, and insight. Prerequisite: PSYB325e.