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Buddha’s teachings of the “Four Noble Truths” are presented as a form of therapy: the anguish of dukkha as the illness, clinging as the source of the distress, nirvana as the effect of the cure, and the “Eightfold Path” as the treatment.

The most psychological of religions and most spiritual of psychologies, Buddhism has continuously reinvented itself evolving and adapting its therapeutic methods to meet the needs of those it comes in contact with.

Today two old friends whose collaboration has been therapeutic for each will offer us a taste of the variety of Buddhist approaches. Suitable for those with little or no knowledge of Buddhism or psychotherapy as well as for those with more experience, the day will function as a mini-retreat.

Mark Epstein, MD, a NYC-based psychiatrist and the author of a number of books on the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts Without a Thinker, Open to Desire, and his newest book, Psychotherapy Without the Self, is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis at NYU.

Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and The Forest Refuge, is one of the U.S. leading meditation teachers and the author of several books, including Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience; Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness; and, most recently, The Kindness Handbook.

Day Long Workshop
Saturday, March 6, 10 AM – 5 PM
Registration #10WSB78S
General $130/ Members $120

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