Buddhist Psychology - Shantideva Center

Teachings with Tengyur Rinpoche

WHAT IS ENLIGHTENMENT AND WHY IS IT POSSIBLE? Tengyur Rinpoche's talk explores enlightenment as an achievable goal, accessible through the Eightfold Path. He offers practical insights for modern life, based on his deep experience in Buddhist studies and teachings. HUMAN POTENTIAL AND THE MIND IN BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY Buddhism views human potential as Tathāgatagarbha, the seed for enlightenment within all. Rinpoche offers practical insights, drawing from Buddhist psychology and 24 years of study, to cultivate positive mental states and navigate modern life.

Maintaining Our Practice & Awareness of Bodhicitta with Paula Chichester

Paula Chichester will share tips for practicing bodhicitta amidst busyness. Drawing from Mayahana Mind Training, meditation, and 40 years of experience, will help transform daily life into meaningful, compassionate, and wise experiences.

Teachings with Geshe Tenzin Zopa, March 2024

Teachings with Geshe Zopa

Dharma in the 21st Century with Tenzin Ösel Hita

Osel discusses his lifelong immersion in Buddhist philosophy, advocating for media's role in making Buddhism accessible. His aim is to empower individuals to find happiness and meaning through service.

Working with Emotions with Pilar Jennings

Explore a Buddhist and psychotherapeutic approach to emotional life including anger, anxiety, and desire with Dr. Pilar Jennings, a psychoanalyst and lecturer in Buddhist studies. Cultivate insights and tools on these strong feelings over 3 sessions.

Compassionate Boundaries: Caring for ourselves and others with Tenzin Chogkyi

This workshop explores the true essence of compassion and the importance of setting boundaries. It challenges the misconception that constant availability is compassionate, which often leads to burnout. Participants will learn about genuine compassion and how to establish boundaries in a healthy way.