Unfettered Mind
264 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Suite 1083
Beverly Hills CA 90211
Phone 310.243.6802
Executive Director:
Ken McLeod
Relationship and Conflict
A Buddhist Approach
- Date: June 18-20, 2010
- Time: Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 8:30-4:30pm, Sunday 8:30-12:30pm
- Where: St Jerome's University, Waterloo, Ontario (sponsored by Waterloo Riverview Dharma Centre)
- Cost: $100 (to cover costs) plus donation. Accommodations also available for $45 per person per night.
- Info: email or call +1 (519) 880-1299
We begin with the basic question: What is a relationship? What insights does Buddhism offer about the nature of relationship, about the different kinds and about the role of compassion and wisdom in building strong, stable, and joyful relationships?
We then ask another question: What is conflict? We will explore why, from a Buddhist perspective, there is no enemy and see how people who are conflict averse are actually relationship averse. We will draw on vajrayana principles to explore how to approach conflict constructively using the four stages of conflict.
We then consider the role of the four immeasurables (loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity) in relationship, their shadows aspects and how to avoid being consumed by the shadow.
Finally, we give special attention to two important kinds of relationships, the relationship with our spouse or partner and the relationship with a mentor or spiritual teacher.
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About the Teacher
Ken McLeod — One of the senior Western teachers of Buddhism today, Ken McLeod is also one of the most innovative. Known for his ability to explain difficult and subtle teachings, "he distills the nature and purpose of Buddhism to make it accessible for any newcomer without dumbing it down." (Phil Catalfo, Yoga Journal, July 2001). To find out more about Ken, click here.