OVERVIEW:

Who Am I?

In order to overcome problems in our daily lives we need to recognize that our minds paint a situation in either cheerful pastels or dreary greys. Our minds are responsible for our happiness or suffering. Without understanding the nature of our minds, we cannot reimagine our inner landscape, and our Buddha nature remains veiled. As a result, we remain trapped in the pain that is our samsaric existence. Clearly, it is not enough to simply wish or hope for inner peace. Following the Buddha’s path begins by carefully analyzing how our minds create our reality. Once we recognize this continuous process, we can begin to take charge and gradually, over time, we will embody peace.

This 8-week course introduces the basic principles of Buddhist psychology-–the nature of mind and its potential for infinite happiness. The main topics include:

• The importance of understanding our minds
• Different ways of explaining the mind
• Mind and mental factors
• The relationship between body and mind
• Living a meaningful life

The course is suitable for new students as well as those who have studied previously. 

Instructors: Geshema Chopa Lhadron and Ven. Losang Tendrol

Course format: guided meditations, presentations, discussion and Q&A

Suggested readings:

Tibet House, India. Masters Course in Nalanda Buddhist Philosophy.

The Dalai Lama, Ven. Thubten Chodron. The Foundation of Buddhist Practice. The Library of Wisdom and Compassion. Volume 2. Wisdom Publications. Somerville: 2018.

The Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinpa editor. Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics. Volume 2. The Mind. Wisdom Publications. Somerville: 2020

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