Buddhist Psychotherapy

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Ryo Imamura counseling, psychology, Buddhist studies

Fields of Study

cultural studies, philosophy and psychology

Preparatory for studies or careers in

Buddhist Studies, Asian psychology, consciousness studies, psychotherapy, social work

Description

Western psychology’s neglect of the living mind, both in its everyday dynamics and its larger possibilities, has led to a tremendous upsurge of interest in the ancient wisdom of Buddhism which does not divorce the study of psychology from the concern with wisdom and human liberation.  We will investigate the study of mind that has developed within the Buddhist tradition through lectures, readings, videos, workshops, and field trips.  Students registering for 12 credits will attend a meditation retreat and complete a research paper on meditation.

Advertised Schedule

6-9p Fri, 9a-5p Sat, 8a-4p Sun (Jul. 27 - Aug. 26); optional meditation retreat: 8a-5p Tue-Fri (Aug 28, 29, 30, 31). Note that this program starts the weekend before the first week of second session.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$50 for field trips; 12-credit students will be charged an additional $75 for retreat expenses.

Offered During

Evening and Weekend