Countering the Three Poisons
A Four Class Zoom Series
Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Tuesdays: September 23, October 21, November 18, December 16
7-8:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
(Zoom Only- REGISTER BELOW)
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CLASS INFO
Most human suffering can be attributed to the Three Poisons of Greed, Aversion and Delusion. We can’t address the larger world’s concerns without recognizing these negative states in our own habitual ways of thinking. These hindrances are not inherent traits but rather aspects of nature that ask to be seen and dissolved. When we see that the true nature of these destructive poisons is wisdom, we can transmute them into medicine.
In this four-class series, we will:
- Investigate the qualities of the Three Poisons and their effects.
- Identify which might be our own dominant Poison.
- Learn about the antidotes to these afflicted states.
- Learn specific skillful means to transform these unhelpful states of mind.
- Offer support to each other in the mini-Sangha created by the participants.
The class is intentionally offered monthly so that students have time to examine the hindrances in themselves and apply the antidotes in their daily lives.
RECORDINGS OF THE CLASS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
Members: $30/class; $100 if paid in full ($25/class)
Non-Members: $40/class; $140 if paid in full ($35/class)
The Zen Center policy is to turn no one away for lack of funds. If you have concerns about payments, click here to request Dharma Training Fund. If you have any questions or concerns before your program’s start date, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith started studying Zen in the Rinzai tradition at New York Zendo Shobo-Ji in Manhattan in 1987. At Dai Bosatsu Zendo, she received Jukai in 1994 from Eido Shimano Roshi, with whom she studied until 2000 when she moved to Los Angeles. She became a member of ZCLA in 2001 and began her studies with Roshi Egyoku. During her time in New York, Sensei Senshin also studied with various Tibetan teachers and at Fire Lotus Zendo. She was the ZCLA Program Steward from 2010 to 2022. On the Teacher’s Circle since 2016, Sensei Senshin was empowered as Dharma Holder in 2018 and as an independent Zen Teacher and Preceptor in 2019. She is a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA), the White Plum Asanga (WPA) and the Zen Peacemaker’s Order of Disorder. She was installed as Head Teacher in April 2022.