First International Conference on Other-Centered Approaches: New Directions in Buddhist Psychology

This looks cool - posted on behalf of Caroline Brazier, who is both an organizer and a presenter. Contact her at courses@amidatrust.com. More here.

First International Conference on Other-Centered Approaches: New Directions in Buddhist Psychology

Jodo Shinshu Center
Berkeley, California
February 18 - 20, 2011

True wisdom means the freedom from self-centeredness, for self-centeredness distorts reality.
— D.T. Suzuki

Western psychology has long been dominated by the notion of self: self-esteem, self-entitlement, self-gratification, self-awareness, and self-knowledge. Yet our spiritual and psychological well-being is not measured by self-concern, but by a directional shift of attention which involves understanding, appreciation, and compassion for others.

This ground-breaking conference, rooted in Buddhist psychology, will present other-centered approaches, which offer fresh, new tools to address challenges in the field of mental health, education, religion, human relations, chaplaincy, and more.

Explore Other-Centeredness —Resources for Personal Renewal and Professional Innovation.

February 18 - 20, 2011
Standard Registration Fee: $215
Early Registration Fee $185 Due by Nov. 18, 2010

For more information or to register, please click here.

Presented by:
The Institute of Buddhist Studies, CA
Amida Trust UK
Amida USA
ToDo Institute, VT
Buddhist Churches of America & the Center for Buddhist Education

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