Fundamentals of Buddhist Psychology

This course will present basic Buddhist philosophy, explore techniques from Buddhism that are used as therapeutic tools & interventions, will introduce different meditation and mindfulness techniques that help reduce suffering, and will look at the Buddhist view of psychology in relation to modern theoretical orientations. Students will learn practical techniques to prevent compassion and empathy burnout regardless of the student’s spiritual orientation. This is a safe space: students of every kind are encouraged to attend and can expect the class to be experiential, spirited and supportive.