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Dharma Talk: Buddhism and Modern Psychology
| Date: | July 29, 2014 8:00 pm |
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Robert Wright is an author, teaches at Princeton, and meditates in the vipassana tradition. He recently taught an on-line course called Buddhism and Modern Psychology. The course description reads
"The Buddha said that human suffering—ranging from anxiety to sadness to unfulfilled craving—results from not seeing reality clearly. He described a kind of meditation that promises to ease suffering by dispelling illusions about the world and ourselves. What does psychological science say about this diagnosis and prescription—and about the underlying model of the mind?"
The course is fascinating and Dr. Wright is an excellent speaker. We will watch 2 segments tonight and we'll also have time for discussion. The program will be facilitated by members of the BIMS teaching corps.
We'll watch other segments throughout the summer. We hope to see you in the Hall! |
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