Strong emotions can sweep in quickly – one sharp comment, one disappointment, one tense moment – and suddenly anger, jealousy, attachment, pride, or confusion are running the show.

On this Saturday, American Buddhist teacher, Ven. Amy Miller, offers a clear and comprehensive explanation of the most negative and impactful emotions, as described in Mahayana Buddhism, along with their practical and effective antidotes.

The Buddha understood something deeply human: we can’t stop emotions from arising, but we can change how we relate to them. When we do, even slightly, life becomes easier to navigate – there is more space between impulse and action, less feeling of being taken over, and more clarity in conversations and choices.

We will explore anger and its antidote, patience, paired with tools you can use in daily life: at work, in traffic, during conflict, or when expectations don’t match reality. Other imbalances in the mind will be discussed as well.

This Saturday isn’t abstract philosophy; it’s a grounded, accessible way to understand your mind and meet strong emotions with more steadiness and spaciousness. Whether you’re completely new to Buddhism or simply looking for steadier ways to better understand your mind, you are warmly welcome. Come with your whole, ordinary, beautifully complicated human self and the curiosity and willingness to explore what transformation might feel like from the inside out.

Meditation and exercises included along with questions and answers.