The Science of Buddhist Philosophy [Level 1]

Name: The Science of Buddhist Philosophy [Level 1]
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The science and psychology of Ancient Wisdom for Lasting Happiness in a Chaotic World

Created byAnthony Peters

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

Recognise and control negative emotions such as anger or stress.
Have a comprehensive understanding of the mind and its impact on body and behaviours.
Have the knowledge and understanding to cultivate inner contentment, calm and peace.
Recognise the clear link between Buddhist teachings and modern-day science and psychology.
Gain the ability to decrease limiting beliefs and thoughts and reach greater potential.
Improve productivity, sense of wellbeing and life satisfaction.
Improved sense of meaning, purpose, gratitude, patience, kindness and compassion.
Understand the true source of lasting happiness.
Have more self-mastery and control over oneself and life direction.

Course content

1 section • 18 lectures • 3h 58m total length

Introduction27:23
What is Happiness?42:07
Science and Happiness13:54
How to Start Cultivating a Positive Mind [Activity]9:54
Understanding Stress and How to Build Resilience11:48
How to Reduce Stress for More Resilience14:16
Demonstrate diaphragmatic breathing to shift from the sympathetic stress response to the parasympathetic relaxation, boosting resilience, mental clarity, and health by increasing oxygen and calming the heart.
Why We Are Addicted to Negative Feelings4:33
Identify the Cause of Unhappiness to Reduce the Effect11:54
Cognitive Filter System11:41
Examine how our neurological network acts as a cognitive filter, deleting, distorting, and generalizing information based on past experiences, beliefs, and biases.
Why We Don't Reach Our True Potential in Life12:26
Why is Depression on the Rise When We Have More Now Than Ever Before?12:39
Is Materialism is Making us Less Happy?4:40
Don't Move AWAY FROM Where You Are in Life9:48
Explore how moving away from your current situation creates a temporary happiness, leading to a repetitive cycle, while moving toward a clear life vision sustains motivation.
FaceBook As Example of Your Mind15:28
Tipping the Scale Towards Resilience and Happiness14:18
What is it You REALLY Want?4:30
Identifying the Cause12:48
The Four Nobel Truths3:55

Requirements

No previous knowledge or tools required

Description

This course is ESSENTIAL for EVEYONE because, whether you realise it or not, the thing you - and everyone else for that matter - is seeking is a deep sense of inner happiness, contentment and peace. Everything else falls below this mission. Money would mean nothing if you were unhappy. Living in your dream home would mean nothing if you were miserable. Working in your ideal job would provide you with nothing if you were depressed. Happiness (as Buddhist teachings and scientific research tells us) is the ultimate goal and should be our main focus, because, health and prosperity follow on from the attainment of inner happiness...and not the other way around!

On this course you will understand the nature of the human mind, how it works and how to maximise your potential for more happiness, health and wealth (in that order).

Using modern-day psychology and scientific research to help reiterate Buddhist teachings, the aim of this course is to guide you towards the path of lasting happiness and all the positive, life enhancing experiences that comes with it.

Regardless of weather you feel low, average or happy, this course aims to provide you with the mechanism and practical tools to attain the 'Holy Grail' of your existence so you can reach your true potential.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in the link between Buddhist philosophy and modern-day psychology and science.
Anyone looking to understand the nature of their own mind to control negative emotions.
Anyone looking to increase inner happiness and peace.
Anyone looking to decrease stress and increase ability to cope.