Periagoge
Scenario

Why Buddhist spaces sometimes increase suffering

I went to my first Buddhist center last month and everyone seems so peaceful but I left feeling more angry and agitated than when I arrived, like I'm doing something fundamentally wrong.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between spiritual ideals and inner reality can become another form of violence against the self.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhism — complete guide?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.