Learn the foundations of secular mindfulness within Buddhist meditation traditions, gaining an experiential grounding in the practices themselves
Learn how traditional Buddhist ideas and practices complement secular mindfulness interventions
Integrate diverse contemplative and ethical Buddhist practices of care with wellness, clinical, and other mental health interventions
Explore when and how particular mindfulness interventions may be adapted to (or contraindicated by) other mental health considerations or the client’s religious or spiritual tradition
This 3-day in-person workshop for clinical mental health and wellness professionals teaches how to use resources derived from Buddhist ideas, techniques, and traditions to address mental health issues.
Offered by the faculty and alumni of Harvard Divinity School and led by deeply experienced Buddhist lay and monastic instructors, the program blends guided meditation sessions with readings, lectures, and in-depth discussions of applicable Buddhist knowledge and practice.
Mental healthcare practitioners with mindfulness experience or interest in integrating mindfulness into their work are welcome. The program seeks applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and roles, including those in private practice, outpatient clinics, hospitals, traditional counseling centers, and community behavioral health, and strives to foster a safe, open, and welcoming learning environment for all.
