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Buddhist Psychology Self-Healing in Early Buddhism Course
March 03 to April 02, 2004
What is in this course?
This course is based on Buddhist psychology as found in early Buddhism and meditation methods. It will explore the mind-body framework; the nature of blocked emotions; origin of sexuality; emotions and emotional self-defence, the focus of mindfulness; problem of religious cults; and essential interpersonal skills.
A key aim to provide an understanding of the self-healing process to emotional health. A growing number of modern psychotherapists are incorporating Buddhist psychology into their practice and lives: we will examine the reasons for this.
With a wide range of background readings (from scholars, specialists, and practitioners) and notes on Early Buddhist Suttas on mind-healing. This is the first course of its kind in Singapore and the region.
Who is this course for?
Teachers, supervisors, managers, care-givers, counsellors and anyone interested in healing one-self through the understanding of Buddhist psychology as well offering help to others in need of emotional support and counselling.
Syllabus
Healing Yourself. Buddhist psychotherapy as a way of life. Psychological aspects of the Buddha's first discourse.
Minding the Body. The psycho-physical aggregates: the nature of the body-mind interaction.
Blocked Emotions. Overcoming mental hindrances: clearing mental clutter through self-examination.
Master-Minding. Overcoming distracting thoughts and thinking straight.
Dealing with Sexuality. suffering of men and the suffering of women.
The Art of Loving. Dealing with one's negative emotions and learning to love oneself.
Emotional Self-defence. Dealing with negative emotions. Psychological defence mechanisms
Just Looking. Dealing with one's deeper emotions through focus of mindfulness.
The Shadow of Religion. The problem of cults & cult figures. Charisma and self-empowerment.
The Middle of the Middle Way. Dealing with problems vs. people. Change as a healing process.
Dates
The course is from 03th Mar - 02 Apr .
Lecturer
Piya Tan is a full-time lecturer and researcher in early Buddhism, and has run numerous meditation courses and retreats since the 1980s. In 1992 he taught meditation in the University of California at Berkeley, USA. Currently, he is doing full-time translation of the Pali Suttas which he teaches in his week classes at the Buddhist Fellowship, Brahm Education Centre, the Singapore Buddhist Federation, local tertiary Buddhist Societies and other centres. A pioneer of the lay Buddhist ministry, he is married with two young sons.
Fees & Class Size
$450 for course. Limited to 20 class size
Please call Judy at 6842 6422 to register or email bfellow@singnet.com.sg
Santi Judy
Program Co Ordinator
All are welcome