Karuna Cayton is a regular presenter at Buddhist centers around the world, offering teachings,workshops,
and meditations that blend ancient wisdom with practical insight for modern life.
He is available for interviews and in-person or virtual speaking engagements.
Upcoming Events
Saturday August 1, 2026 - 9:30 am - 3 pm PDT
Land of Medicine Buddha
presents
Ancient Psychology for Modern Times
with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok & Karuna Cayton
In Person and Online via Zoom
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Regular bathing is essential to prevent various ailments from arising. Similarly, if we don’t cleanse our minds regularly, they become polluted, anxious, confused, and unhappy. Join psychotherapist Karuna Cayton and Buddhist scholar Geshe Tenzin Legtsok for this day-long teaching on how to reduce negative emotions and increase positive emotions, drawing from both modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of India.
Two initial steps to improving our mental health are 1) becoming more observant of our own thoughts and emotions, and 2) meaningfully distinguishing between patterns that serve our well-being and those that cause harm. Learn how to turn your attention skillfully inwards; deepen your discriminating wisdom; and strengthen positive emotions like love, contentment, and calm in the face of negative emotions like anger, craving, and obsession.
With the wisdom gained through observation of our inner world, we can make better choices about how to direct our attention in each situation life presents.
Offerings
Awakening from the Myths: A 6-Week Exploration of Buddhist Wisdom
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Join Karuna for a transformative journey through six myths that shape our experience of life. In this series, he’ll guide you through deep yet accessible Buddhist teachings, to help you break free from misconceptions that could be holding you back. Each session will include a meditation that will lead you into the experience beyond the myth in question.
The Eight Worldy Concerns
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Why do praise and criticism affect us so deeply? Why can success feel exhilarating one day and failure devastating the next? Why do we spend so much energy seeking approval, comfort, achievement, and recognition—while trying to avoid disappointment, discomfort, and rejection?
According to Buddhist wisdom, much of our suffering can be traced to what are known as The Eight Worldly Concerns:
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• Praise and Blame
• Gain and Loss
• Pleasure and Pain
• Fame and Disrepute
These eight forces touch every aspect of our lives. They influence our relationships, careers, finances, self-image, and emotional well-being. When we are unconsciously driven by them, our happiness rises and falls with circumstances. When we learn to recognize them, we begin to discover a deeper freedom that is not dependent on external conditions.
Join us for a special evening with Karuna Cayton, author, meditation teacher, and executive coach, as he guides us through this timeless teaching with warmth, wisdom, and practical insight.