Hosted by Tibet House
Twelve Saturdays starting from September 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
December 7, 14
Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) is a contemplative training program that combines the insights of psychological research with the traditional practices of mind-training. The aim of the program is to learn to use our emotions—both pleasant and unpleasant—to cultivate greater levels of clarity and psychological wellbeing.
Originally developed by Dr. Paul Ekman, Dr. Alan Wallace and Dr. Eve Ekman at the request of the Dalai Lama, CEB has grown to become an internationally acclaimed tool for teaching key emotional and contemplative skills for those in service professions and just about anyone who wants to understand and control their emotional landscape better. This in-depth course will consist of twelve 4 – hour long sessions. Each includes some theoretical explanations, interactive group activities and periods of silent practice. Learning to understand the modulations and logic of our fundamental emotional states, we will use a number of psychological and contemplative skills to establish greater levels of inner stability. In addition, it includes a comprehensive overview of the three main forms of meditation practice: developing attentional stability, cultivating virtues of the heart and looking deeply into the nature of our experiences.
Join us for this full 42-hour program for a deep exploration of habits pertaining to all the major emotional groups: anger, fear, disgust, joy, sadness and so forth.
Studies have shown that taking a full-length CEB strengthens one’s meta-awareness, compassion, empathy, resilience & even the ability to accurately recognize emotions in others.
We would appreciate a commitment to attending the entire course as it is highly interactive. All sessions will be recorded and made available as well as ancillary readings, video offerings and any additional materials. All are welcome to join. Participants who have completed the entire 42-hour course can receive a completion certificate.
Note: Financial assistance is available and priority is given to marginalized community members including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, those in conflict zones and monastic members.