The document discusses transpersonal approaches to therapy and personal development. It outlines four essential truths and choices that guide this approach: 1) attachment versus happiness, 2) ego versus spirit, 3) fear versus love, and 4) separation versus unity. For each truth, the document discusses recognizing the truth, encouraging engagement with its implications, and realizing it in life experience. These three stages of reflection can help therapists and clients process the four truths and choices.
This document summarizes talks given at an International Satsang Association meeting on balancing twin needs of belongingness and solitude, and cultivating compassion. It discusses finding balance between these needs and maintaining awareness of ancient spiritual practices like meditation, breathwork and Zen tea ceremonies that help access the "still center" within. It emphasizes developing deep compassion for others by understanding their experiences beyond just sympathy, to build a universal vision of breaking down barriers between all people.
Developing emotional resilience pt 1 the evolutionary brainPeter Creagh
This document discusses the evolution of the brain and models for understanding it. It describes:
1. Paul MacLean's triune brain model which views the brain as having 3 parts - the reptilian brain for survival, limbic system for emotion, and neocortex for thinking.
2. A proposed 5 brain model adding the prefrontal cortex and heart.
3. How the triune brain and concept of the "window of tolerance" can help understand emotional resilience and managing stress responses like fight, flight, or freeze.
This document discusses Eastern psychotherapies and the ancient Buddhist approach to mental health. It describes how Buddhism identified the mind as the source of mental disorders over 2000 years ago. Buddha taught that an impure mind leads to suffering while a pure mind leads to happiness. The document outlines Buddhist concepts of the mind, causes of mental illness like craving and clinging, and the importance of mindfulness in controlling the mind. It compares Buddhist psychology to Western theories like Freudian psychoanalysis. The document concludes by explaining the ancient Buddhist process of psychotherapy which helps patients understand impermanence and non-self to change their perceptions and reduce suffering.
There have been several attempts to integrate Buddhist psychology with Western psychology. Some key figures like Erich Fromm and Alan Watts helped introduce Buddhist concepts to Western audiences. Modern psychologists have found parallels between Buddhist meditation techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy methods. However, adapting Buddhism solely for happiness and self-fulfillment distorts its original purpose of ending suffering through awakening and renunciation. While Buddhist and Western psychology can inform each other, a full integration is not possible since their goals differ - psychology aims for well-being while Buddhism seeks the end of rebirth and liberation from ignorance.
This document summarizes key differences between Western transpersonal psychology and Vedic yoga psychology. It notes that in the modern world, religion, psychology, spiritual practice and therapy are separated, whereas in the Vedic system, psychology and spirituality are seen as one. The document outlines the historical emergence of transpersonal psychology in the West and some of its limitations. It discusses how the Vedic system, as conveyed in texts like the Bhagavad Gita, teaches practical methods for inner transformation and Self-realization. The document argues that psychology remains incomplete without fully integrating spirituality, and that the split between traditional Western psychology and spirituality cannot be healed while psychology views humans as separate parts rather than identifying with an ultimate source.
This document discusses different models of how psychotherapy works. It outlines three main models:
1. The interpretive perspective focuses on enhancing a patient's knowledge through interpretation.
2. The corrective emotional experience model emphasizes providing new experiences through the therapeutic relationship to correct past deficiencies.
3. The relational perspective stresses engagement in an authentic relationship as the primary agent of change.
The author argues that while these models overlap, each contains unique elements. An optimal approach integrates all three modalities to maximize therapeutic potential in each moment of treatment. The document then explores each model in more depth.
The Myths And Truths About Transcendental MeditationMeditation Fix
Transcendental meditation (TM) is a simple, natural technique practiced 20 minutes twice daily. It was introduced in the 1950s by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and is practiced by celebrities like Katy Perry and Oprah. TM differs from other meditation techniques by not requiring focus or observation, instead allowing the mind to effortlessly transcend to a state of restful alertness. Studies show TM increases alpha waves in the brain associated with relaxation and creativity. While initially taught through certified instructors for a fee, some organizations now offer free instruction, showing TM's benefits extend beyond reducing stress for elite individuals.
This document summarizes talks given at an International Satsang Association meeting on balancing twin needs of belongingness and solitude, and cultivating compassion. It discusses finding balance between these needs and maintaining awareness of ancient spiritual practices like meditation, breathwork and Zen tea ceremonies that help access the "still center" within. It emphasizes developing deep compassion for others by understanding their experiences beyond just sympathy, to build a universal vision of breaking down barriers between all people.
Developing emotional resilience pt 1 the evolutionary brainPeter Creagh
This document discusses the evolution of the brain and models for understanding it. It describes:
1. Paul MacLean's triune brain model which views the brain as having 3 parts - the reptilian brain for survival, limbic system for emotion, and neocortex for thinking.
2. A proposed 5 brain model adding the prefrontal cortex and heart.
3. How the triune brain and concept of the "window of tolerance" can help understand emotional resilience and managing stress responses like fight, flight, or freeze.
This document discusses Eastern psychotherapies and the ancient Buddhist approach to mental health. It describes how Buddhism identified the mind as the source of mental disorders over 2000 years ago. Buddha taught that an impure mind leads to suffering while a pure mind leads to happiness. The document outlines Buddhist concepts of the mind, causes of mental illness like craving and clinging, and the importance of mindfulness in controlling the mind. It compares Buddhist psychology to Western theories like Freudian psychoanalysis. The document concludes by explaining the ancient Buddhist process of psychotherapy which helps patients understand impermanence and non-self to change their perceptions and reduce suffering.
There have been several attempts to integrate Buddhist psychology with Western psychology. Some key figures like Erich Fromm and Alan Watts helped introduce Buddhist concepts to Western audiences. Modern psychologists have found parallels between Buddhist meditation techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy methods. However, adapting Buddhism solely for happiness and self-fulfillment distorts its original purpose of ending suffering through awakening and renunciation. While Buddhist and Western psychology can inform each other, a full integration is not possible since their goals differ - psychology aims for well-being while Buddhism seeks the end of rebirth and liberation from ignorance.
This document summarizes key differences between Western transpersonal psychology and Vedic yoga psychology. It notes that in the modern world, religion, psychology, spiritual practice and therapy are separated, whereas in the Vedic system, psychology and spirituality are seen as one. The document outlines the historical emergence of transpersonal psychology in the West and some of its limitations. It discusses how the Vedic system, as conveyed in texts like the Bhagavad Gita, teaches practical methods for inner transformation and Self-realization. The document argues that psychology remains incomplete without fully integrating spirituality, and that the split between traditional Western psychology and spirituality cannot be healed while psychology views humans as separate parts rather than identifying with an ultimate source.
This document discusses different models of how psychotherapy works. It outlines three main models:
1. The interpretive perspective focuses on enhancing a patient's knowledge through interpretation.
2. The corrective emotional experience model emphasizes providing new experiences through the therapeutic relationship to correct past deficiencies.
3. The relational perspective stresses engagement in an authentic relationship as the primary agent of change.
The author argues that while these models overlap, each contains unique elements. An optimal approach integrates all three modalities to maximize therapeutic potential in each moment of treatment. The document then explores each model in more depth.
The Myths And Truths About Transcendental MeditationMeditation Fix
Transcendental meditation (TM) is a simple, natural technique practiced 20 minutes twice daily. It was introduced in the 1950s by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and is practiced by celebrities like Katy Perry and Oprah. TM differs from other meditation techniques by not requiring focus or observation, instead allowing the mind to effortlessly transcend to a state of restful alertness. Studies show TM increases alpha waves in the brain associated with relaxation and creativity. While initially taught through certified instructors for a fee, some organizations now offer free instruction, showing TM's benefits extend beyond reducing stress for elite individuals.
This document provides an overview of Buddhism including:
1) It originated in India with Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and has since spread throughout Asia.
2) Buddha was a prince who left his home at age 29 to seek answers to human suffering and became enlightened after years of meditation.
3) The fundamental principles of Buddhism are following the middle path of moderation, performing good actions, and purifying the mind to end suffering.
Buddhism and psychotherapy share common goals and techniques. Buddhist psychotherapy focuses on human potential rather than pathology, viewing suffering as an opportunity for growth. The Four Noble Truths outline the nature of suffering and its cessation in a diagnostic format. Mindfulness and the Eightfold Path provide frameworks for therapeutic practices. Various psychotherapy approaches map onto Buddhist concepts, such as psychoanalysis addressing the unconscious and cognitive behavioral therapy training the mind. Mindfulness is increasingly used as a psychotherapeutic technique, bridging Buddhism and modern therapies aimed at present-moment awareness and acceptance.
The document provides an overview of Buddhist psychology, which integrates Buddhist mindfulness techniques with psychotherapy. It discusses the roots of Buddhist psychology in the Four Noble Truths and the path of right mindfulness and behavior modification. Key aspects covered include types of meditation, benefits for mental health like reducing stress and treating depression, and applications to issues like narcissism, addiction recovery, and eating disorders. Ongoing research is exploring uses for treating medical issues like AIDS as well.
Art therapy provides a unique, holistic treatment for mental health issues by encouraging self-expression through creative activities. It was developed in the early-mid 20th century in both the UK and US by pioneers like Marion Richardson, Edith Kramer, and Margaret Naumberg. Art therapy combines elements of art, psychology, and sometimes spirituality to provide insights and healing on cognitive, perceptual, and emotional levels. It has been used successfully to treat disorders like depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. As a career, art therapy remains an interesting and growing field for those passionate about using creativity to transform lives and communities.
Spirituality is a basic human experience that can be applied to healthcare. The document provides an introduction to spirituality, defining key terms and concepts. It discusses classification of spirituality and who it can be applied to. Spiritual practices like prayer and reflection are presented as a way to find meaning and purpose in life. Exercises like lectio divina are described to help individuals explore their spiritual dimension through sacred reading and contemplation.
What Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science say about Meditation Atul Pant
Meditation has been shown through research to positively impact brain functioning and emotional states. Neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research found that long-term meditators showed increased activity in areas of the brain associated with positive emotions. Short-term meditators who completed just 2 weeks of compassion meditation training also showed brain changes, behaving more altruistically and with reduced threat response. Various forms of meditation aim to cultivate focus, awareness, compassion, or other mental states and can be practiced by those new to meditation. Ancient texts describe meditation as a means of introspection and integrating conscious and subconscious mind.
This document provides biographical information about Bhante Punnaji, a Buddhist monk and author, and introduces his meditation guide and retreat. It discusses how Bhante Punnaji views Buddhism as a psychological technique for evolving human consciousness through meditative practices. The retreat is conducted at three levels - for beginners it focuses on selective thinking to purify the mind of emotions like lust, hate, and delusion. It explains how the mind can be purified through this technique, as emotions arise from external influences rather than instincts. The goal is to attain a perfectly pure mind and freedom from suffering by eliminating self-centered emotions.
The document provides information about guided meditations led by Michael van Dommelen. His mission is to teach meditation techniques and holistic healing methods to help people transform their lives and heal their bodies. The meditations use sounds, affirmations, breathing exercises and movements to relax the mind and body. Research demonstrates that meditation improves various aspects of life and health by reducing stress and negative thoughts.
types of meditation - cheakout different types of meditation including the views of science and religion and choose the best meditation technique for you.
cheak out more about types of meditation at bestmeditationtechniques.net
This document provides an overview and introduction to a meditation guide titled "ARIYAMAGGA BHAVANA (The Sublime Eightfold Way)" by Ven Dr. Madewala Punnaji. It is intended for use in a meditation retreat with three levels - beginners, intermediate, and advanced. The summary focuses on level one for beginners, called "Selective Thinking". The aim of the retreat and meditation is to purify the mind by eradicating self-centered emotions like lust, hate, and delusion. By purifying the mind through selective thinking, one can become good, happy, and wise. Western views that question the possibility of purifying the mind are addressed.
This document provides information about meditation and its benefits. It discusses that meditation is observing the natural breath without effort. Regular meditation can lead to a calm mind, higher energy levels, better health, and spiritual enlightenment. Meditation should be practiced daily for at least 1 minute per year of one's age. Practicing meditation inside a pyramid structure can further enhance the benefits.
This document provides an overview of meditation from various perspectives. It begins by discussing how meditation is commonly associated with Buddhism but has roots in other traditions like Hinduism and Taoism. It then explores different forms of meditation like focused attention, mindfulness, and types that incorporate physical movement. Key points covered include the purpose of emptying the mind versus focused concentration, traditions like Kundalini that view meditation as a way to control bodily functions, and how recent research has shown meditation can slow activity in the area of the brain responsible for self-awareness. The document aims to illustrate meditation as a diverse practice with multiple goals rather than just relaxation.
Bridging transpersonal psychology’s implications for assisting psychodynamic ...Lynn Baxter
Transpersonal psychology focuses on altered states of consciousness and transcendent experiences to understand the human mind and treat mental disorders. It emerged in response to limitations in psychoanalytic, behaviorist, and humanistic theories. Transpersonal psychology incorporates spiritual and transcendent experiences into theories of personality development and the ego. It views these altered states as opportunities for healing from trauma by accessing new ways of knowing beyond the personal level of consciousness that may have been disrupted. Incorporating clients' spiritual experiences can help restore internal dialogues and support integrating new meanings to foster coping and a sense of wholeness.
In learning how to manage the mind, it is important to understand the nature of the mind, otherwise known as consciousness, and how it arises.
The Buddha taught that consciousness is not something permanent that always exists. Consciousness is something that arises at each of the internal sense bases (ayatana) dependent on causes and conditions, and passes away when the causes and conditions cease.(The six internal sense bases are the eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind.)
For example, eye consciousness arises dependent on the eyeand visual form. We can use a simple metaphor to illustrate this mechanism. Think of the eye as the head of a matchstick, form as the side of a matchbox. Eye-consciousness is like the flame that results when the head of the matchstick strikes the side of the matchbox, or when the eye and visual form strike each other. The meeting of the three – eye, form, and eye-consciousness – is what is known as “contact” (phassa). With contact as condition, feeling (vedana) arises. With feeling as condition, craving (tanha) arises. This is how suffering originates.
The key point to understand is that consciousness (vinnana or citta) and the mental factors or mental concomitants (cetasika) which arise with it, are the result of the meeting of internal sense bases and sensory stimuli or input(also known as external sense bases). Thus, it is possible to influence or “manage” the mind by managing the sensory input it receives.
Another essential principle to remember is that a wholesome mind, ie. a mind with wholesome mental factors, cannot arise at the same time as an unwholesome mind, that is, a mind with unwholesome metal factors. At any one time, the mind can either be wholesome or unwholesome.
It is thus important to create the causes for the wholesome mind to arise as often as possible because otherwise the unwholesome mind will arise.
This document provides information about Shree Siddhyog Sadhan Mandal, including contact information for Pujya Shree Siddhyogi Vibhakar Pandya, who founded the organization. It also introduces Siddhyogi Shree Vibhakarbhai Pandya, the science graduate and spiritual master who leads meditation programs. Finally, it describes Balayogi Vishalbhai, who was trained by Pandya to be a Siddhyogi master and leads programs at the Siddhyog Center in Ahmedabad, India.
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness originated from Buddhist meditation practices and can improve mental health. Mindfulness-based therapies have been used to treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other conditions by cultivating awareness and acceptance. The four foundations of mindfulness according to Buddhism are mindful observation of the body, feelings, consciousness, and mental objects. Methods to increase mindfulness include meditation practices like anapana, vipassana, Zen, and programs like MBSR and MBCT.
The document provides an introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It discusses that CBT combines cognitive therapy, behavior modification therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. CBT is based on the assumption that unwanted thoughts and behaviors are learned and can be unlearned. The goal of CBT is to identify problematic thoughts and replace them with more positive thoughts to change feelings and behaviors. CBT uses cognitive and behavioral techniques like challenging negative thoughts and gradual exposure to change patterns of thinking and acting. Research shows CBT is effective for treating anxiety, depression, phobias, and other issues.
Fish d iscovering water meditation as a process of recognitioncarmodyj
1) The document discusses how evolutionary pressures have shaped human attending processes to focus on threats and opportunities related to survival and social needs, which can lead to an affective downside of unease.
2) Meditation practices are designed to relieve this everyday malaise by drawing on principles that support recognizing and regulating these default attending processes.
3) Placing meditation in the context of evolutionary theory provides a framework for understanding why meditation is needed to become aware of ignorant psychic processes shaping perceptions from an early age.
Echoes of-creation-pt1;- reflections on celtic spiritualityPeter Creagh
This document provides an introduction to Celtic spirituality, which was influenced by both pre-Christian Celtic traditions and Christianity. It discusses four key themes of Celtic spirituality: a powerful presence, thin places, protection and prayer, and pilgrimage. Celtic spirituality emphasized experiencing the divine presence in all of creation and seeing God as immanent in the world. It was passed down over centuries in remote places like the Skellig Islands off Ireland. The document explores examples of the Celtic sense of an intoxicating divine presence through an ancient Celtic prayer and a traditional Celtic Christian prayer of creation.
Echoes of-creation-pt4 - saints and pilgrimagePeter Creagh
This document discusses Celtic spirituality and the importance of pilgrimage and saints. It begins with an opening prayer and the lighting of candles. It then provides background on pilgrimage in Celtic tradition, noting that for many Celts it meant leaving Ireland by boat. It shares a story from Thomas Merton about the "Great Way" being the way that leads to God. Finally, it introduces the topic of the importance of pilgrimage and saints in Celtic spirituality, recognizing that Celtic Christianity was not organized and focused on immanence rather than institutionalism.
This document provides an overview of Buddhism including:
1) It originated in India with Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and has since spread throughout Asia.
2) Buddha was a prince who left his home at age 29 to seek answers to human suffering and became enlightened after years of meditation.
3) The fundamental principles of Buddhism are following the middle path of moderation, performing good actions, and purifying the mind to end suffering.
Buddhism and psychotherapy share common goals and techniques. Buddhist psychotherapy focuses on human potential rather than pathology, viewing suffering as an opportunity for growth. The Four Noble Truths outline the nature of suffering and its cessation in a diagnostic format. Mindfulness and the Eightfold Path provide frameworks for therapeutic practices. Various psychotherapy approaches map onto Buddhist concepts, such as psychoanalysis addressing the unconscious and cognitive behavioral therapy training the mind. Mindfulness is increasingly used as a psychotherapeutic technique, bridging Buddhism and modern therapies aimed at present-moment awareness and acceptance.
The document provides an overview of Buddhist psychology, which integrates Buddhist mindfulness techniques with psychotherapy. It discusses the roots of Buddhist psychology in the Four Noble Truths and the path of right mindfulness and behavior modification. Key aspects covered include types of meditation, benefits for mental health like reducing stress and treating depression, and applications to issues like narcissism, addiction recovery, and eating disorders. Ongoing research is exploring uses for treating medical issues like AIDS as well.
Art therapy provides a unique, holistic treatment for mental health issues by encouraging self-expression through creative activities. It was developed in the early-mid 20th century in both the UK and US by pioneers like Marion Richardson, Edith Kramer, and Margaret Naumberg. Art therapy combines elements of art, psychology, and sometimes spirituality to provide insights and healing on cognitive, perceptual, and emotional levels. It has been used successfully to treat disorders like depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. As a career, art therapy remains an interesting and growing field for those passionate about using creativity to transform lives and communities.
Spirituality is a basic human experience that can be applied to healthcare. The document provides an introduction to spirituality, defining key terms and concepts. It discusses classification of spirituality and who it can be applied to. Spiritual practices like prayer and reflection are presented as a way to find meaning and purpose in life. Exercises like lectio divina are described to help individuals explore their spiritual dimension through sacred reading and contemplation.
What Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science say about Meditation Atul Pant
Meditation has been shown through research to positively impact brain functioning and emotional states. Neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research found that long-term meditators showed increased activity in areas of the brain associated with positive emotions. Short-term meditators who completed just 2 weeks of compassion meditation training also showed brain changes, behaving more altruistically and with reduced threat response. Various forms of meditation aim to cultivate focus, awareness, compassion, or other mental states and can be practiced by those new to meditation. Ancient texts describe meditation as a means of introspection and integrating conscious and subconscious mind.
This document provides biographical information about Bhante Punnaji, a Buddhist monk and author, and introduces his meditation guide and retreat. It discusses how Bhante Punnaji views Buddhism as a psychological technique for evolving human consciousness through meditative practices. The retreat is conducted at three levels - for beginners it focuses on selective thinking to purify the mind of emotions like lust, hate, and delusion. It explains how the mind can be purified through this technique, as emotions arise from external influences rather than instincts. The goal is to attain a perfectly pure mind and freedom from suffering by eliminating self-centered emotions.
The document provides information about guided meditations led by Michael van Dommelen. His mission is to teach meditation techniques and holistic healing methods to help people transform their lives and heal their bodies. The meditations use sounds, affirmations, breathing exercises and movements to relax the mind and body. Research demonstrates that meditation improves various aspects of life and health by reducing stress and negative thoughts.
types of meditation - cheakout different types of meditation including the views of science and religion and choose the best meditation technique for you.
cheak out more about types of meditation at bestmeditationtechniques.net
This document provides an overview and introduction to a meditation guide titled "ARIYAMAGGA BHAVANA (The Sublime Eightfold Way)" by Ven Dr. Madewala Punnaji. It is intended for use in a meditation retreat with three levels - beginners, intermediate, and advanced. The summary focuses on level one for beginners, called "Selective Thinking". The aim of the retreat and meditation is to purify the mind by eradicating self-centered emotions like lust, hate, and delusion. By purifying the mind through selective thinking, one can become good, happy, and wise. Western views that question the possibility of purifying the mind are addressed.
This document provides information about meditation and its benefits. It discusses that meditation is observing the natural breath without effort. Regular meditation can lead to a calm mind, higher energy levels, better health, and spiritual enlightenment. Meditation should be practiced daily for at least 1 minute per year of one's age. Practicing meditation inside a pyramid structure can further enhance the benefits.
This document provides an overview of meditation from various perspectives. It begins by discussing how meditation is commonly associated with Buddhism but has roots in other traditions like Hinduism and Taoism. It then explores different forms of meditation like focused attention, mindfulness, and types that incorporate physical movement. Key points covered include the purpose of emptying the mind versus focused concentration, traditions like Kundalini that view meditation as a way to control bodily functions, and how recent research has shown meditation can slow activity in the area of the brain responsible for self-awareness. The document aims to illustrate meditation as a diverse practice with multiple goals rather than just relaxation.
Bridging transpersonal psychology’s implications for assisting psychodynamic ...Lynn Baxter
Transpersonal psychology focuses on altered states of consciousness and transcendent experiences to understand the human mind and treat mental disorders. It emerged in response to limitations in psychoanalytic, behaviorist, and humanistic theories. Transpersonal psychology incorporates spiritual and transcendent experiences into theories of personality development and the ego. It views these altered states as opportunities for healing from trauma by accessing new ways of knowing beyond the personal level of consciousness that may have been disrupted. Incorporating clients' spiritual experiences can help restore internal dialogues and support integrating new meanings to foster coping and a sense of wholeness.
In learning how to manage the mind, it is important to understand the nature of the mind, otherwise known as consciousness, and how it arises.
The Buddha taught that consciousness is not something permanent that always exists. Consciousness is something that arises at each of the internal sense bases (ayatana) dependent on causes and conditions, and passes away when the causes and conditions cease.(The six internal sense bases are the eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind.)
For example, eye consciousness arises dependent on the eyeand visual form. We can use a simple metaphor to illustrate this mechanism. Think of the eye as the head of a matchstick, form as the side of a matchbox. Eye-consciousness is like the flame that results when the head of the matchstick strikes the side of the matchbox, or when the eye and visual form strike each other. The meeting of the three – eye, form, and eye-consciousness – is what is known as “contact” (phassa). With contact as condition, feeling (vedana) arises. With feeling as condition, craving (tanha) arises. This is how suffering originates.
The key point to understand is that consciousness (vinnana or citta) and the mental factors or mental concomitants (cetasika) which arise with it, are the result of the meeting of internal sense bases and sensory stimuli or input(also known as external sense bases). Thus, it is possible to influence or “manage” the mind by managing the sensory input it receives.
Another essential principle to remember is that a wholesome mind, ie. a mind with wholesome mental factors, cannot arise at the same time as an unwholesome mind, that is, a mind with unwholesome metal factors. At any one time, the mind can either be wholesome or unwholesome.
It is thus important to create the causes for the wholesome mind to arise as often as possible because otherwise the unwholesome mind will arise.
This document provides information about Shree Siddhyog Sadhan Mandal, including contact information for Pujya Shree Siddhyogi Vibhakar Pandya, who founded the organization. It also introduces Siddhyogi Shree Vibhakarbhai Pandya, the science graduate and spiritual master who leads meditation programs. Finally, it describes Balayogi Vishalbhai, who was trained by Pandya to be a Siddhyogi master and leads programs at the Siddhyog Center in Ahmedabad, India.
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness originated from Buddhist meditation practices and can improve mental health. Mindfulness-based therapies have been used to treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other conditions by cultivating awareness and acceptance. The four foundations of mindfulness according to Buddhism are mindful observation of the body, feelings, consciousness, and mental objects. Methods to increase mindfulness include meditation practices like anapana, vipassana, Zen, and programs like MBSR and MBCT.
The document provides an introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It discusses that CBT combines cognitive therapy, behavior modification therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. CBT is based on the assumption that unwanted thoughts and behaviors are learned and can be unlearned. The goal of CBT is to identify problematic thoughts and replace them with more positive thoughts to change feelings and behaviors. CBT uses cognitive and behavioral techniques like challenging negative thoughts and gradual exposure to change patterns of thinking and acting. Research shows CBT is effective for treating anxiety, depression, phobias, and other issues.
Fish d iscovering water meditation as a process of recognitioncarmodyj
1) The document discusses how evolutionary pressures have shaped human attending processes to focus on threats and opportunities related to survival and social needs, which can lead to an affective downside of unease.
2) Meditation practices are designed to relieve this everyday malaise by drawing on principles that support recognizing and regulating these default attending processes.
3) Placing meditation in the context of evolutionary theory provides a framework for understanding why meditation is needed to become aware of ignorant psychic processes shaping perceptions from an early age.
Echoes of-creation-pt1;- reflections on celtic spiritualityPeter Creagh
This document provides an introduction to Celtic spirituality, which was influenced by both pre-Christian Celtic traditions and Christianity. It discusses four key themes of Celtic spirituality: a powerful presence, thin places, protection and prayer, and pilgrimage. Celtic spirituality emphasized experiencing the divine presence in all of creation and seeing God as immanent in the world. It was passed down over centuries in remote places like the Skellig Islands off Ireland. The document explores examples of the Celtic sense of an intoxicating divine presence through an ancient Celtic prayer and a traditional Celtic Christian prayer of creation.
Echoes of-creation-pt4 - saints and pilgrimagePeter Creagh
This document discusses Celtic spirituality and the importance of pilgrimage and saints. It begins with an opening prayer and the lighting of candles. It then provides background on pilgrimage in Celtic tradition, noting that for many Celts it meant leaving Ireland by boat. It shares a story from Thomas Merton about the "Great Way" being the way that leads to God. Finally, it introduces the topic of the importance of pilgrimage and saints in Celtic spirituality, recognizing that Celtic Christianity was not organized and focused on immanence rather than institutionalism.
Sister Ishpriya was born in England but has lived in India for many years, where she has studied Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian spiritual traditions. She is committed to interfaith understanding and sees a need for a planetary spirituality that is inclusive of all faiths. Her own spirituality draws from concepts in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Taoism, and contemporary science. She holds a doctorate in psychology and incorporates Eastern and Western spiritual wisdom into her teachings. People from around the world seek her spiritual guidance.
The document discusses the growing tendency for people and societies to close their doors and minds to others who are different. It highlights how fear, ignorance, and lack of understanding often drive this closed-mindedness. The document advocates for open-mindedness, compassion, and interconnection as ways to counteract these tendencies and build trust between all people. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue across differences and reflects on the role that organizations like the International Satsang Association could play in opening doors between peoples.
Sister Ishpriya founded the International Satsang Association after spending 32 years living in ashrams in India where she was deeply influenced by Hindu spiritual traditions like bhakti yoga, meditation, and the concepts of guru, sadhana, and seva. She lived in ashrams focused on bhakti yoga in Pune, meditation in Rishikesh under Swami Chidanandaji, and later established her own ashrams. These experiences shaped ISA's emphasis on spiritual practice, service, and bringing together people across religious and cultural backgrounds through shared commitment to spiritual growth.
DPC 2016 - 53 Minutes or Less - Architecting For Failurebenwaine
An increasing amount of web and business applications are hosted on the cloud. It’s easy: a few clicks, api calls or a script written with your favourite IaaS provider and your application is launched and available to your consumers.
That’s the problem, it’s deceptively easy to make an application available. It’s much harder to make an application reliably available. The much touted “four nines” - 99.99% availability means your application must be consistently available for all but 53 minutes a year.
Using AWS as an example this talk covers the choices you must make when hosting an application from the network up. Choices around Regions, Availability Zones, Service Discovery, Deployment and Maintenance all have a major impact on up time.
The practice of “Chaos Engineering” made famous by Netflix is demonstrated as a way to validate the choices you’ve made and help prepare you for the worst.
Presentation the impact of mindfulnes in southamerican psychotherapistsGonzalo Brito, PhD
This document summarizes a research study exploring the integration of mindfulness meditation practice into psychotherapy from the perspective of South American psychotherapists who are also long-term Buddhist practitioners. The study involved interviews with psychotherapists from Chile and Argentina. Three key themes emerged from the interviews: 1) Mindfulness practice had a significant personal impact on the therapists, improving life quality and therapeutic skills. 2) Mindfulness influenced the therapeutic relationship by facilitating a deeper human connection. 3) The main risk is misunderstanding mindfulness and transmitting a superficial understanding of the practice. The therapists emphasized the need for a culturally-informed integration that is grounded in personal meditative experience.
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Ch 11 Transcultural Psychotherapy Bridges to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
This chapter with Chapters 10 and 12 forms a trilogy of chapters dealing with psychotherapy with culturally diverse clients. A vacuum exists in Western multicultural counseling models. Currently, multicultural psychotherapy consists of applying multicultural competencies—beliefs, attitudes, and skills that do not themselves form a theory of human behavior and human psycho- logical development—to theories that are clearly monocultural in outlook. I have maintained else- where in this book that the multicultural com- petencies cannot be substituted for a theory of multicultural psychology. According to Moodley and West (2005), mul- ticultural psychotherapy has failed to theorize early childhood development, conceptualizations of the multicultural self, or any analysis of cultural psychopathology. All we seem to have are the cultural competencies as therapeutic techniques, and much of this work has no “force” outside the theorizing and researching by a small constituency of dedicated scholars. (p. xvii) While these competencies are a start toward examining the impact of culture on psychotherapy, they do not substitute for rigorous theorizing about how individuals develop or construct group-level identities. Instead of focusing on the multicultural competencies, multicultural theorists might con- sider integrating psychological constructs from different cultures and nations. Does culture have a significant impact on individuals’ expression of mental health issues? Do certain cultures facilitate the development of psychosomatic illnesses while others lay the groundwork for more expressive and acting-out disorders? One problem with multicultural theorizing is that too many areas are included under the mul- ticultural umbrella to formulate a comprehensive theory of psychotherapy. For instance, multicul- tural counseling includes such diverse areas as ethnicity, culture, sexual orientations, disability, and aging. While I am not advocating eliminating these areas under the multicultural heading, I am proposing that the field of psychotherapy might benefit from focusing on developing a theory of psychotherapy that deals primarily with ethnicity and culture. The dominant position of this book is that the current Western paradigm in counseling and psychotherapy is inadequate to meet the needs of a culturally diverse population. Because all Western psychotherapy approaches are Eurocentric in their cultural outlook, the real challenge is to find com- monality between Western approaches to psycho- therapy and non-Western approaches (Santee, 2007). Lee (1993) asserts that when psychology texts examine the history of psychology, they invariably report only the early Greek thinkers and the think- ers from Europe. Typically, no consideration is given to the contributions of early Chinese thought— namely Confucianism and Daoism—on psycho- logical thinking. When Western psychology i ...
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