OLLI101512 - Buddhist Psychology [Online via Zoom]

Course Description

Buddhist Psychology

Instructor: Helen Rosen

Day of Week: Monday Dates: Sept. 28 – Nov. 30 (9 sessions)

Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Buddhist psychology offers an alternative way of viewing human behavior as compared with Western psychology. Focusing on experience in the here-andnow, Buddhist psychology examines how we come to behave in the ways that we do, and how we can find greater happiness as human beings. It is a point of view that is radically different to us in the West, and challenges us to rethink our understanding of emotions, thoughts and behavior.

Maximum: 50

Instructor Bio: Helen Rosen, PhD, has studied and practiced Buddhism for nearly 30 years. She previously taught Buddhist psychology and other courses at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Rosen has published articles on Buddhism and meditation and formerly led sessions at the Philadelphia Meditation Center in Havertown. She holds a certificate from the Integrated Study and Practice Program at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.

Notes

Online courses are conducted via Zoom.

You don’t need a Zoom account, but we recommend installing the Zoom app. Refer to our Zoom Essentials guide for setup tips and a sample course link email. Zoom links are sent to registered participants the week before the semester starts and again on the day of each class.

We suggest creating a dedicated email folder for easy access. Your link is unique and stays the same all semester. If you can’t find it, check your Junk/ Spam folder or email us at olli@temple.edu. Please don’t share or use another person’s link, as attendance is tracked.