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Buddhism and Transpersonal Psychology

The growing dialogue between Buddhism and Psychotherapy increasingly demonstrates the significance of introducing Buddhist understanding to the therapeutic context. This series of workshops will focus upon deepening personal experience of Buddhist psychology and practices of meditation and visualisation as a resource for work in any therapeutic situation.

The course will include an exploration of Buddhist principles in relation to those particularly of Jung. Time will be given to the development of meditation skills relevant to therapeutic presence vital to the healing process. There will be an in-depth exploration of the processes of Tantra as a living example of alchemical transformation. Throughout there will be an investigation of aspects of Spiritual Pathology particularly relevant to modern times.

This series of workshops is designed for those interested in integrating key approaches to psychological transformation found within Buddhism into the therapeutic, healing or counseling context. It may be helpful if participants have some basic knowledge of either Buddhism, Transpersonal or Jungian psychology but it is not crucial. These workshops can contribute towards CPD for those in the Psychotheryapy world.

Suggested reading for this course would be: The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra & The Wisdom of Imperfection.

 

 

 

2008-9 PROGRAMME

TO BE HELD IN BRISTOL

DATES: 7 weekends Commencing October 2008

Oct 11-12; Nov 15-16; Jan 10-11;

Feb 21-22; April 4-5; May 16-17;

June 27-28

TIMES: 10.00-5.30 Sat 10.00-4.45 Sun

FEE: £130 per weekend

Payment of £130 deposit on application followed by three amounts of £260. (alternatively discounted full fee £900)

VENUE: 40a The Coach House, Eastfield, Westbury on Trym, Bristol.

TO APPLY: Please apply in writing, giving an indication of your background and your reasons for attending the course. Numbers will be limited and so early application is advised. Before confirming a place some people may be invited to an informal interview. Commitment to the entire course is necessary.

TO APPLY CONTACT:

Rob Preece, 7 Holne Cross, Ashburton,

Devon TQ13 7QU

Phone: 01364 654044

e.mail: robpreece@mudra.co.uk