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Contemplative Psychology Contemplative Psychology is the union of the psychological insights of Buddhism and meditation with the therapeutic experience of Western psychology. The Karuna Training syllabus and teachings are derived from a two-year full time degree course (Master of Contemplative Psychology) taught at Naropa University in the USA, which was developed by the Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Karuna Training has been offered in Europe since 1998. It is now accredited in Germay for formal "Fortbildungspunkte" by the Psychotherapeutenkammer
Foundations of Contemplative Psychology Karuna - Compassion Contemplative Psychology is based on the view that working with others is grounded in the process of working with oneself. Through experiential training in compassionate presence, seeing clearly the sanity and confusion of others, and offering oneself as a vehicle in compassionate exchange, one develops the ability to be with oneself and others no matter what state of mind is emerging. Read more about Buddhism and Psychology Intrinsic health At the core of contemplative psychology lies the notion of radiant, intrinsic health, which is characterized by openness, compassion and clarity. All human beings naturally possess dignity, wisdom and sanity. Intrinsic health is often concealed by neurosis and confusion, but nevertheless it is always there and can be re-discovered through one's willingness to open to what is inherent in all experience. By training in the methods of contemplative psychology, one can discover ’islands of sanity´’ in even the most disturbed and confused states of mind. Read more about Intrinsic health Meditation Meditation is one of the oldest forms of therapy in the world. Meditation enables us to be more mindful and aware of our internal and external experiences – and through this we can synchronize our body and mind. This releases conditioning and anchors wisdom and relaxation in our being. Compassionate exchange Buddhist psychology, and increasingly other schools of thought such as systemic thinking, hold that there is no fundamental duality between oneself and others. One can train in experiencing the body, heart and mind of others while maintaining an open and attentive posture. In contemplative psychology, this process is referred to as compassionate exchange and is based on discipline and training in mindfulness, warmth and compassion for others. Maitri and Space Awareness In the tibetan Buddhist tradition there are five basic energetic styles, or Buddha families, which express themselves in states of mind, both healthy and neurotic. Through meditation in specific postures and environments these energies are intensified and we can familiarize ourselves with both the healthy and neurotic manifestations of these, and so recognize the intrinsic sanity underlying all of our and other peoples experiences. Read more about Maitri and Space Awareness Upaya GgmbH Kartäuserwall 20, 50678 Köln Tel: +49 221 310 24 40 |
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