OLLI101562 - Buddhist Philosophy and Ethics (In person TUA)
Course Description
BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS
Instructor: David Low
Day of Week: Thursday
Dates: Feb 1 – Feb 22 (4 sessions)
No Class:
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: In-person at Ambler
Recently Buddhism has gained much visibility as an outstandingly peaceful and insightful faith, and its meditation practices are widely known. Come learn about the history, doctrines, and contemporary affairs associated with this religion, and see why its teachings and ethical practices are so admired by psychologists (and any number of celebrities). We’ll also do small- group contemplative assignments (which always generate discussion). Similarities and contrasts with the Western Hemisphere’s Judeo-Christian heritage will also be noted.
Maximum In-Person: 20
Instructor Bio: Rev. David Low, MS PhD PTh is an author, former Adjunct Professor of Religion, drug counselor, and—out of college—an entertainer (juggler), who today is an interfaith minister, and has a spiritual counseling practice. He has travelled extensively to visit Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Sufi, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim locales. He has practiced various forms of meditation for 40 years and has presented at IASD conferences (involving dream interpretation). Soon after getting initiation from his major teacher, he began having dreams involving deities and other spiritual guides, which directed many decisions in his life. An epiphany in 2014 led him to write his first book, Universal Spiritual Philosophy and Practice: an Informal Textbook for Discerning Seekers. See more at davidlowmsphd.com.
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