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Buddha taught many ways of gaining control of the self, but rather than a doctrine of mastery and submission, his method was much more subtle and far-reaching. He saw that it was possible, through a combination of compassion, understanding, instruction, practice and surrender, to loosen our habitual responses and achieve a self that is truly free.

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 evening will function as an introduction.

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.


Friday, March 5, 7 - 9 PM
Registration #10WSB72P
General $20/ Members $18
Individual prices for evening talks: $25 (cash) at door.

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