'Mind in Tibetan Buddhism' introduces teachings and philosophies that explain the mind from the unique perspective of Tibetan 'Buddhist psychology' and ' Buddhist mind science,' traditional ancient knowledge, that is very relevant for today's modern audience whether Buddhist, or non-Buddhist.
Generally, we search externally for relief from daily dissatisfaction, in the belief that more money, a better house, job, relationship, etc., will eradicate our problems. And for a short time, they do. But we soon discover this 'happiness' is temporary and the security offered inadequate, especially when unexpected situations like the current pandemic, threaten our way of life, or even life itself. Unless we develop an awareness of the mind and its interrelationships in our mental continuum, suffering continues.
This in-depth course emphasizes and explains the importance of understanding the mind's true nature, distinctive features, and mental states which are only observable through the mind itself. Although there have been many advances in cognitive science, no scientific instrumentation exists that can detect or determine exactly where mind is.
For practicing Buddhists who wish to achieve enlightenment, it is essential to have understood, and be experientially familiar with the beginningless nature of mind which is clear luminous and has the function to know, to have awareness of itself.
“The mind is luminous in its nature, and nothing other than beginningless”
This and other aspects of mind/consciousness will be explored over the six months after which you will have information that will benefit your daily life and a foundation for further Buddhist studies such as the 'Five Theories' of Tibetan Buddhism.
This is a six month online course, twice a month.
Start Date: Saturday 6th March 2021, then on alternate Saturdays unless otherwise advised. A timetable will be provided once you have booked a place.
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
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“it was a positive experience and I feel I would like to continue learning, I found the class insightful in ways that have been helpful to my own life, it is good to remember to take the neutral view!
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