Buddhist Wisdom on Managing Your Emotional Life

April 11 @ 7 pm - 9 pm

Join us for an inspiring talk with Venerable Thubten Chodron as she shares practical insights from Buddhist teachings on how to understand, transform, and skillfully navigate our emotional life. Drawing from decades of experience in Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Venerable Chodron will explore ways to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and wisdom in the face of everyday challenges.

WHEN: Friday, April 11, 7:00 – 9.00 pm CET
WHERE: Teacher live at Longku, Bern and live on Zoom – read below for disclaimer
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Everyone is welcome!
REGISTRATION: Here to receive a zoom link or reserve a seat in the gompa.
EVENT: Arranged by FPMT Switzerland.

Our emotions shape how we experience the world, yet they often feel overwhelming or out of our control. How can we develop a wiser, more compassionate relationship with them? In this talk, Buddhist teacher Venerable Thubten Chodron will offer practical guidance on understanding and working with emotions from a Buddhist perspective. Drawing from ancient wisdom and her decades of teaching, she will explore how mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion can help us navigate difficult emotions and cultivate inner peace. Venerable Chodron is known for her accessible, down-to-earth teaching style, making complex Buddhist concepts clear and applicable to daily life. Whether you are new to Buddhism or have been practicing for years, this talk will provide valuable insights on transforming emotions and deepening self-awareness.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Venerable Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition, a renowned author and teacher, and the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a monastery for Western nuns and monks in the United States. She is a student of the Dalai Lama and many other great Tibetan masters. Venerable Chodron is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings, and her skill in emphasizing the practical application of the Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives.

Disclaimer: FPMT Switzerland may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By joining this event, you agree to give your consent to this process. To protect your privacy, we recommend being conscious about any personal information you share during the sessions. The teacher and staff are always in the spotlight on Zoom and the camera eye when onsite. To further enhance anonymity on Zoom, you may want to consider turning off video or naming yourself using your first name.

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The suggested donation is 30 CHF.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.