Happiness 101

We all want to be happy, but are we as happy as we could be? Is there a way to be happier? Buddha's time-tested spiritual advice is perfect for helping us to solve life's daily challenges and improve our peace of mind. Some of the topics Mark Gould will cover this fall include: What is authentic happiness, and how do we find it? What is in the way of healthy relationships? How can we improve our relationships by improving our good heart? How can we transform every challenge into an opportunity for growth? Join Ganden teacher, Mark Gould, for a meaningful discussion and teachings guided by "Eight Steps to Happiness" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Each class begins with a guided relaxation meditation, followed by a brief teaching on the evening's topic, time for question and answer, and it finishes with a brief dedication. Part 3: Transforming Negative Intentions into Positive Intentions November 18: What is Self-Cherishing? * November 25: No class -- Thanksgiving holiday. December 2: Examining the Faults of Self-Cherishing December 9: The Courage to Destroy Self-Cherishing December 16: What is "Exchanging Self with Others"? December 23: Identifying with Others December 30: The Mind of Great Compassion No special clothing or registration is required; just show up ready to relax and enjoy! We ask for a donation of $10 or $5 for students/seniors, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. http://www.meditationinsouthcarolina.org/advice-for-a-happy-life