Course Overview

Course Descriptions
This course aims to introduce the concept of the mind in Buddhist philosophy, exploring its appearance, composition, nature, and functioning, as well as providing an in-depth analysis of how to heal its dysfunctional aspects. The course will first cover the foundational doctrines of Buddhism, including the concepts of no-self, impermanence, dependent origination, and karma theory. These core principles provide the necessary background for understanding the mind’s workings. Building on this foundation, the course will further introduce the Yogācāra school’s analysis of the mind, with a particular focus on its operational mechanisms and, especially, the healing of negative psychological states. This includes a detailed examination of the mind, mental factors, and the remedies for afflictive mental states. Buddhist psychological analysis is oriented toward liberation, investigating the afflictions generated by habitual self-other duality, such as emotions and incorrect attitudes. It proposes the cultivation of equanimity, wisdom, and correct decision-making to guide the mind towards a non-discriminative and liberated mode of cognition.

Total Learning Hours
Total learning hours of 8 hours (Total length of the courses video 5 hours 39 minutes)

Learning Objectives
1. Students will learn the components of the “mind” in Buddhism and understand its principles of operation.
2. Students will understand and learn the classification of positive and negative mental states in Buddhism.
3. Enable students to understand the healing function of Buddhist philosophy of mind through its approach to negative mental states.

Target Learners
This course is suitable for all learners interested in Buddhist philosophy of mind.

Evaluation
Pre Test non-graded
Self-Check activity or exercise 0% graded
Unit Test for each units 60%graded
Final Exam 40% graded
Learners requires no less than 70% in order to pass the course and eligible to receive the certificate