We had introductory exercises - getting to know one another and sharing motivations for being on the course. Also, reflecting upon these communications.
Lecture
The morning lecture was structured around the Pali Buddhist notion of Adhipati (translat
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THREE PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1: SNOW UPON A SILVER PLATE [ 銀盌盛雪]: PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY & THEIR PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC APPLICATION
In this workshop we shall introduce and review important
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Continuing the commentary upon Summary of Faith and Practice
TEXT: wishing to practise a religious life in truly simple faith,
Truly Simple Faith
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The Pound & Immigration
Two main economic effects are already to be seen and their co
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- Cut the pumpkin into crescents - two per person, or three if narrow
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TEXT: freeing themselves of sophistication and attachment to all forms of cleverness,
COMMENTARY
Sophistication
The term
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