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The main essence of Buddhism, the fundamental teachings of the historical Buddha and the core of
all major branches of Buddhism, is psychology, not religion or philosophy. In the recent decade
with the emergence of positive psychology; more and more American and European researchers are
paying attention and interest to the study of Buddhist Psychology especially to mindfulness training
and its application. In other words, Buddhist psychology is a science of the mind, which studies the
specific Buddhist approaches to the mind. Hence, the purpose of this course is to provide the
knowledge and the values found in the Pāli literature, and the course content is based on the nature
of the human being with reference to early Buddhist teachings, the analysis of mental illnesses and
problematic behaviors, the relevance of basic Buddhist teachings for counseling purposes,
therapeutic theories and approaches of Buddhist Counseling, the qualifications of the Buddhist
Counselor, utterances of Buddhist disciples who had gained fulfillment, Buddhist meditation and
the Brahmavihāras and the importance of Buddhist Counseling for resolving psychological and
social problems in the global context.
Objectives:
1. To explore the counseling values found in the early Pāli literature
2. To provide sufficient knowledge on Buddhist Counseling that could be used to resolve psychological and social problems in the global context.
Participants:
1. The potential participant who is interested in acquiring Buddhist Counseling skills.
2. Participants from the helping professions: Counselors, social workers, psychologists, paracounselors,
volunteers and others.
3. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Places will be on a first come first serve basis.
Course Fee : RM450.00
Early bird who registers before Nov 15, RM400 per person
Group of 3, RM380 per person
Mitra volunteers, RM350 per person
Registration deadline: 30th Nov
Course Schedule
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14 Dec |
Sat |
9:00 – 12:00pm Introduction to Buddhist Psychotherapy Buddhist View of Human Nature |
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14 Dec |
Sat |
1:00 – 4:00pm Buddhist Analysis of Mental Illness |
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15 Dec |
Sun |
9:00 – 12:00pm Buddhist Analysis of Problematic Behaviors |
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15 Dec |
Sun |
1:00 – 4:00pm Relevance of Basic Buddhist Teaching for Counseling Purposes |
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21 Dec |
Sat |
9:00 – 12:00pm Therapeutic Theories and Approaches of Buddhist Counseling (Part 1) |
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21 Dec |
Sat |
1:00 – 4:00pm Therapeutic Theories and Approaches of Buddhist Counseling (Part 2) |
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22 Dec |
Sun |
9:00 – 12:00pm Qualifications of a Buddhist Counselor |
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22 Dec |
Sun |
1:00 – 4:00pm Utterances of Buddhist Disciples |
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28 Dec |
Sat |
9:00 – 12:00pm Practice of Buddhist Meditation |
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28 Dec |
Sat |
1:00 – 4:00pm Practice of the Four Brahmaviharas |
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29 Dec |
Sun |
9:00 – 12:00pm Importance of Buddhist Counseling for resolving Psychological and Social Problems |
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29 Dec |
Sun |
1:00 – 4:00pm Case studies and Conclusion |
Total credit hours: 45 credit hours
- 36 hours of theory
- 9 hours of practicum
Certification from International Buddhist College
Participants will be certified based on the fulfillment of the following requirements.
- Certificate of Buddhist Studies: 75% attendance and 100% practicum is required
- Certificate of Achievement: 75% attendance is required
For registration or enquiry, email to mitra@tanxiang.org
or register through e-form
Free pre-talk on 10th Nov, 10:00am
Venue: Than Hsiang Temple, 2nd Floor
Speaker: Soong Wei Yean, IBC Lecturer
