From Self-Help to No-Self
Getting past Observation
into
True Transformation
Join the dynamic teacher and best-selling author Susan Piver on an exploration of the enneagram through the lens of Buddhism and compassionate living.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Today’s personal development trends can feel more like a laundry list of to-dos than a path of transformation. But what if the goal wasn’t to become a “better” person but to uncover the unique and individual brilliance that lies at the core of your being?
For over 30 years, best-selling author and Buddhist meditation teacher Susan Piver has immersed herself in the parallel studies of Tibetan Buddhism and the enneagram. In this 4-week course, she offers her deep insight and brilliance, masterfully weaving these two wisdom schools into a path that goes beyond the treadmill of self-improvement.
While the origins of the enneagram are mysterious and much debated, it has become a wildly popular modality in self-help and psychology, serving as a blueprint for personality typing. According to Piver, however, the implication of the enneagram is far deeper and more profound. Susan’s union of the enneagram and Buddhist teachings provides a rare glimpse into the undertones of this remarkable system of thought.
With its foundation in cultivating wisdom and compassion, Buddhist thought provides the much-needed spiritual backbone to the enchanting world of the enneagram.
Likewise, the enneagram offers a well-matched roadmap for studying and understanding oneself and relating harmoniously with others.
In Buddhist terms, the enneagram is a path of skillful means—a way to understand and work with the complexity and diversity of human personalities and perspectives, while recognizing our greater universal connection and roots in love and compassion.
We welcome you to explore two remarkable spiritual paths, woven together into one transformative journey.
From Self-Help to No-Self
Getting past Observation
into
True Transformation
Join the dynamic teacher and best-selling author Susan Piver on an exploration of the enneagram through the lens of Buddhism and compassionate living.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Today’s personal development trends can feel more like a laundry list of to-dos than a path of transformation. But what if the goal wasn’t to become a “better” person but to uncover the unique and individual brilliance that lies at the core of your being?
For over 30 years, best-selling author and Buddhist meditation teacher Susan Piver has immersed herself in the parallel studies of Tibetan Buddhism and the enneagram. In this 4-week course, she offers her deep insight and brilliance, masterfully weaving these two wisdom schools into a path that goes beyond the treadmill of self-improvement.
While the origins of the enneagram are mysterious and much debated, it has become a wildly popular modality in self-help and psychology, serving as a blueprint for personality typing. According to Piver, however, the implication of the enneagram is far deeper and more profound. Susan’s union of the enneagram and Buddhist teachings provides a rare glimpse into the undertones of this remarkable system of thought.
With its foundation in cultivating wisdom and compassion, Buddhist thought provides the much-needed spiritual backbone to the enchanting world of the enneagram.
Likewise, the enneagram offers a well-matched roadmap for studying and understanding oneself and relating harmoniously with others.
In Buddhist terms, the enneagram is a path of skillful means—a way to understand and work with the complexity and diversity of human personalities and perspectives, while recognizing our greater universal connection and roots in love and compassion.
We welcome you to explore two remarkable spiritual paths, woven together into one transformative journey.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The enneagram names patterns that obscure our true nature, while Buddhism provides the tools to transform them. During this 4-week live, online course, Susan Piver will act as your guide to navigating enneagram types and discovering essential tools and insights for working with yourself and others, while utilizing age-old Buddhist wisdom.
Throughout this course, you will:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The enneagram names patterns that obscure our true nature, while Buddhism provides the tools to transform them. During this 4-week live, online course, Susan Piver will act as your guide to navigating enneagram types and discovering essential tools and insights for working with yourself and others, while utilizing age-old Buddhist wisdom.
Throughout this course, you will:
THIS COURSE INCLUDES
LIVE CALLS
4 live, 2-hour classes via Zoom with Susan Piver (Saturdays, April 18–May 9), plus lifetime access to the recordings for viewing anytime
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Access to an online discussion forum where you can engage with your fellow students
READINGS
Readings from The Buddhist Enneagram by Susan Piver (available as PDFs), as well as a 50% discount code if you order a physical copy at Shambhala.com
THIS COURSE INCLUDES
LIVE CALLS
4 live, 2-hour classes via Zoom with Susan Piver (Saturdays, April 18–May 9), plus lifetime access to the recordings for viewing anytime
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Access to an online discussion forum where you can engage with your fellow students
READINGS
Readings from The Buddhist Enneagram by Susan Piver (available as PDFs), as well as a 50% discount code if you order a physical copy at Shambhala.com
A Buddhist Journey Beyond Types
If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, please email us within 30 days, and we will promptly refund your purchase price. Refunds available through April 17.
A Buddhist Journey Beyond Types
If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, please email us within 30 days, and we will promptly refund your purchase price. Refunds available through April 17.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Each class includes weekly lessons and Q&A with Susan, plus breakout groups to deepen your integration of the material. Recordings of each class will be available in the course curriculum for you to review between classes or if you are unable to attend live.
Week 1: Introduction to the Enneagram
Saturday, April 18, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- What does the diagram mean?
- Overview of centers of intelligence, subtypes, and arrows of transformation
- Overview of each type in particular (passion, virtue, avoidance, idealization, talking style, arc of transformation)
Week 2: Mindful Typing: Why Are We Doing This?
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Relative world value
- Intersection of Buddhism and the enneagram as a skillful means
Week 3: Arcs of Transformation (Part 1)
Saturday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Type One: Anger to serenity
- Type Two: Pride to humility
- Type Three: Deceit to honesty
- Type Four: Envy to equanimity
- Type Five: Avarice to omniscience
Week 4: Arcs of Transformation (Part 2)
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Type Six: Fear to courage
- Type Seven: Gluttony to sobriety
- Type Eight: Lust to innocence
- Type Nine: Sloth to right action
- Where to go from here?
THE NINE TYPES OF THE ENNEAGRAM
COURSE CURRICULUM
Each class includes weekly lessons and Q&A with Susan, plus breakout groups to deepen your integration of the material. Recordings of each class will be available in the course curriculum for you to review between classes or if you are unable to attend live.
Week 1: Introduction to the Enneagram
Saturday, April 18, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- What does the diagram mean?
- Overview of centers of intelligence, subtypes, and arrows of transformation
- Overview of each type in particular (passion, virtue, avoidance, idealization, talking style, arc of transformation)
Week 2: Mindful Typing: Why Are We Doing This?
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Relative world value
- Intersection of Buddhism and the enneagram as a skillful means
Week 3: Arcs of Transformation (Part 1)
Saturday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Type One: Anger to serenity
- Type Two: Pride to humility
- Type Three: Deceit to honesty
- Type Four: Envy to equanimity
- Type Five: Avarice to omniscience
Week 4: Arcs of Transformation (Part 2)
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Type Six: Fear to courage
- Type Seven: Gluttony to sobriety
- Type Eight: Lust to innocence
- Type Nine: Sloth to right action
- Where to go from here?
THE NINE TYPES OF THE ENNEAGRAM
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Susan Piver is The New York Times best-selling author of many books, including The Wisdom of a Broken Heart; Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation; The Four Noble Truths of Love; and Inexplicable Joy: On the Heart Sutra.
Susan has an international reputation as a skillful meditation teacher. She has given talks at Procter & Gamble, Google Paris, Google London, and Harvard University.
A student of Buddhism since 1993, Susan graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004. In 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project, an online-only dharma center that offers meditation classes, virtual retreats, and community gatherings.
Susan Piver is The New York Times best-selling author of many books, including The Wisdom of a Broken Heart; Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation; The Four Noble Truths of Love; and Inexplicable Joy: On the Heart Sutra.
Susan has an international reputation as a skillful meditation teacher. She has given talks at Procter & Gamble, Google Paris, Google London, and Harvard University.
A student of Buddhism since 1993, Susan graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004. In 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project, an online-only dharma center that offers meditation classes, virtual retreats, and community gatherings.
PRAISE FOR SUSAN PIVER
“With wisdom, creativity, and artistry, Susan Piver brings a Buddhist lens to the spiritual map of the enneagram. The results are vibrant and nourishing; a banquet of insights that help us transmute our difficult emotions into pure expressions of our basic goodness.”
—Tara Brach, best-selling author of Radical Acceptance
—Tara Brach, best-selling author of Radical Acceptance
PRAISE FOR SUSAN PIVER
“With wisdom, creativity, and artistry, Susan Piver brings a Buddhist lens to the spiritual map of the enneagram. The results are vibrant and nourishing; a banquet of insights that help us transmute our difficult emotions into pure expressions of our basic goodness.”
—Tara Brach, best-selling author of Radical Acceptance
—Tara Brach, best-selling author of Radical Acceptance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long will I have access to the content?
Your access to the live recordings and other content is unlimited. It will not expire.
When are the live calls?
The dates and times for the live calls are below:
Saturday, April 18, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Recordings of the calls will be made available for those who are unable to attend live.
What is the refund policy?
Please email us at [email protected] within 30 days of purchase to request a refund. Refunds will not be granted after April 17.
Can I still take this course without a desktop/laptop computer (for example, if I only have an iPad)?
Yes, you can access this course using the browser on your device. However, please note that if you’d like to save any of the course materials, you may need to download to a computer first and then transfer the files to your device. The live calls will be held on Zoom.
What if I have technical difficulties?
We have a dedicated course support person who can help you with any issues you may encounter in navigating or accessing the course. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long will I have access to the content?
Your access to the live recordings and other content is unlimited. It will not expire.
When are the live calls?
The dates and times for the live calls are below:
Saturday, April 18, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 2, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Recordings of the calls will be made available for those who are unable to attend live.
What is the refund policy?
Please email us at
[email protected] within 30 days of purchase to request a refund. Refunds will not be granted after April 17.
[email protected] within 30 days of purchase to request a refund. Refunds will not be granted after April 17.
Can I still take this course without a desktop/laptop computer (for example, if I only have an iPad)?
Yes, you can access this course using the browser on your device. However, please note that if you’d like to save any of the course materials, you may need to download to a computer first and then transfer the files to your device. The live calls will be held on Zoom.
What if I have technical difficulties?
We have a dedicated course support person who can help you with any issues you may encounter in navigating or accessing the course. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
© Shambhala Publications. All Rights Reserved.
Icons made from svg icons is licensed by CC BY 4.0