A 12-week journey integrating Buddhist contemplative wisdom with modern neuroscience
This course develops upekkhā, the capacity to remain strong and serene regardless of circumstances, through a structured integration of ancient wisdom and modern science.
Deep comprehension of why practices work increases both effectiveness and long-term commitment.
Physiological regulation must precede cognitive techniques. The nervous system is the foundation.
Each session includes experiential components. Knowledge becomes wisdom through direct experience.
Each module builds upon the previous, creating a comprehensive framework for developing equanimity.
Understanding what consciousness is and how experience arises
Understanding how the self is built and how this creates suffering
Why we feel what we feel and how emotions serve survival
Understanding the brain's threat detection and response systems
The three states and how to shift between them
Understanding the mental structures that shape perception
The physiological prerequisites for emotional regulation
Using the body to change the mind
Developing interoception and training attention
Practical protocols for real-life application
Understanding equanimity and personalizing your path
From practice to life, and the joy beyond equanimity
Essential texts that complement and deepen your understanding of the course material.