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Buddhist philosophy of mind and mental healing (I)
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(5 ratings)
528 students

Buddhist philosophy of mind and mental healing (I)

Buddhism,Psychology,Buddhist
Created byJuen Chien
Last updated 3/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • Students will learn the components of the "mind" in Buddhism and understand its principles of operation.
  • Students will understand and learn the classification of positive and negative mental states in Buddhism.
  • Enable students to understand the healing function of Buddhist philosophy of mind through its approach to negative mental states.
  • Students will understand different Buddhist cultures.

Course content

11 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 47m total length

  • 1-1. Introduction5:12

    Explore core Buddhist doctrines, including dependent origination, karma, rebirth, and impermanence, and how they shape the mind. The lecture includes cosmology and contrasts with Hinduism and Jainism.

Requirements

  • This course requires no background knowledge and is suitable for all learners interested in Buddhist philosophy of mind.

Description

This course delves into the nature, composition, and functioning of the mind according to Buddhist philosophy, with a particular focus on healing its dysfunctional aspects. It begins with an exploration of core Buddhist doctrines such as no-self (anātman), impermanence (anitya), dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda), and karma. These principles provide the foundation for understanding how the mind operates within the broader context of interconnected phenomena, shaping our perceptions and experiences.

Building upon these foundational concepts, the course introduces the Yogācāra school’s detailed analysis of consciousness, particularly the eight-consciousness model. Special attention will be given to the role of ālaya-vijñāna (storehouse consciousness), which holds karmic imprints and mental tendencies that influence future experiences. The course will also focus on the transformation of afflictive mental states through meditation, mindfulness, and ethical conduct.

A major emphasis will be on Buddhist methods for healing negative psychological states, including the identification and transformation of mental afflictions such as attachment, aversion, and delusion. Students will explore practices that cultivate wisdom (prajñā), equanimity, and non-discriminative thinking, aiming to overcome habitual thought patterns that perpetuate suffering. The course combines theoretical teachings with practical applications, offering students tools for personal transformation, emotional resilience, and liberation. By the end, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Buddhist psychological principles and gain practical skills for applying these teachings to improve mental well-being and foster inner peace.

Who this course is for:

  • This course requires no background knowledge and is suitable for all learners interested in Buddhist philosophy of mind.

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