Dalai Lama Has the Antidote to Destructive Emotions
The Atlas of Emotions — an interactive map to understand our mind
The Atlas of Emotions — an interactive map to understand our feelings.
Emotions are deceiving — some can even pollute our mind.
In a groundbreaking move, the Dalai Lama joined forces with top Western psychologists with a lofty mission. He purposefully wanted to put religion aside.
The ultimate goal? He wants to help turn people into more self-aware, compassionate humans. If we can learn to navigate our (destructive) emotions, we will be able to achieve calmness and inner-peace.
“Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.” — Epictetus
Our emotions shape our lives, not just our thoughts and behavior. However, in western culture, managing our emotions is associated with moral and social interaction, not for being a good person. Unlike Buddhists, we don’t think of emotions as a way to a harmonious inner-life.
But, what happens when we bring both science and Buddhism together? That’s what the Dalai Lama found out.
The Science of Emotions
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